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A change in your personal or financial circumstances could change your entitlement to various benefits.
You may be eligible to apply for a new benefit, or you may need to let a benefit department know about a change to your existing claim.
You may be eligible to apply for a new benefit, or you may need to let a benefit department know about a change to your existing claim.
September 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A change in your personal or financial circumstances could change your entitlement to various benefits.
You may be eligible to apply for a new benefit, or you may need to let a benefit department know about a change to your existing claim.
You may be eligible to apply for a new benefit, or you may need to let a benefit department know about a change to your existing claim.
We know that people have busy schedules and can't always get in touch during our opening hours, which is why we offer advice digitally.
Submit your query online at advicespace.me/contact-us to receive an email response from one of our advisers within five working days!
Submit your query online at advicespace.me/contact-us to receive an email response from one of our advisers within five working days!
September 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We know that people have busy schedules and can't always get in touch during our opening hours, which is why we offer advice digitally.
Submit your query online at advicespace.me/contact-us to receive an email response from one of our advisers within five working days!
Submit your query online at advicespace.me/contact-us to receive an email response from one of our advisers within five working days!
If your child will be at school this year and you're eligible for free school meals or a uniform grant, you should apply before term starts at the link below:
www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupi...
For advice, call us on 0300 1233 233.
www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupi...
For advice, call us on 0300 1233 233.
August 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If your child will be at school this year and you're eligible for free school meals or a uniform grant, you should apply before term starts at the link below:
www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupi...
For advice, call us on 0300 1233 233.
www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupi...
For advice, call us on 0300 1233 233.
Our phone line is a great resource for Belfast residents in need of advice on a range of issues.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to speak with one of our advisers.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to speak with one of our advisers.
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our phone line is a great resource for Belfast residents in need of advice on a range of issues.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to speak with one of our advisers.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to speak with one of our advisers.
Are you in need of in-person advice?
We offer a first come first served drop-in service in our offices across Belfast, where you can see us for a 15-minute face to face advice session.
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We offer a first come first served drop-in service in our offices across Belfast, where you can see us for a 15-minute face to face advice session.
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July 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Are you in need of in-person advice?
We offer a first come first served drop-in service in our offices across Belfast, where you can see us for a 15-minute face to face advice session.
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We offer a first come first served drop-in service in our offices across Belfast, where you can see us for a 15-minute face to face advice session.
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If you've had to stop or reduce work to care for someone in receipt of a disability benefit, you may be entitled to Carer's Allowance.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to check your benefit entitlement.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to check your benefit entitlement.
July 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If you've had to stop or reduce work to care for someone in receipt of a disability benefit, you may be entitled to Carer's Allowance.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to check your benefit entitlement.
Call us on 0300 1233 233 to check your benefit entitlement.
Department for Communities is beginning to move Income-Related ESA claimants to Universal Credit.
If you receive a migration notice, you must apply for Universal Credit by the date given.
If you have questions about the move to Universal Credit and what to do next, call 0300 1233 233 for advice.
If you receive a migration notice, you must apply for Universal Credit by the date given.
If you have questions about the move to Universal Credit and what to do next, call 0300 1233 233 for advice.
July 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Department for Communities is beginning to move Income-Related ESA claimants to Universal Credit.
If you receive a migration notice, you must apply for Universal Credit by the date given.
If you have questions about the move to Universal Credit and what to do next, call 0300 1233 233 for advice.
If you receive a migration notice, you must apply for Universal Credit by the date given.
If you have questions about the move to Universal Credit and what to do next, call 0300 1233 233 for advice.
With the school holidays approaching, it can be difficult to keep everyone fed and watered without the support of free school meals.
If you're a Belfast resident struggling with the cost of food for yourself or your family, give us a call to discuss accessing a food bank voucher.
If you're a Belfast resident struggling with the cost of food for yourself or your family, give us a call to discuss accessing a food bank voucher.
June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
With the school holidays approaching, it can be difficult to keep everyone fed and watered without the support of free school meals.
If you're a Belfast resident struggling with the cost of food for yourself or your family, give us a call to discuss accessing a food bank voucher.
If you're a Belfast resident struggling with the cost of food for yourself or your family, give us a call to discuss accessing a food bank voucher.
Staff from our Macmillan team were delighted to attend the Balmoral Show last month to support the Farming Community Network's #NipItintheBud campaign.
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June 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Staff from our Macmillan team were delighted to attend the Balmoral Show last month to support the Farming Community Network's #NipItintheBud campaign.
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If you're responsible for Rates on the property you live in and want to know if there's any help available for you, see our handy guide!
Apply for Rate Rebate here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/cre...
Apply for Rate Relief here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/app...
Call us on 0300 1233 233.
Apply for Rate Rebate here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/cre...
Apply for Rate Relief here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/app...
Call us on 0300 1233 233.
May 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you're responsible for Rates on the property you live in and want to know if there's any help available for you, see our handy guide!
Apply for Rate Rebate here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/cre...
Apply for Rate Relief here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/app...
Call us on 0300 1233 233.
Apply for Rate Rebate here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/cre...
Apply for Rate Relief here: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/app...
Call us on 0300 1233 233.
Your feedback is invaluable, which is why it's so encouraging to hear kind words like these from our clients!
May 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Your feedback is invaluable, which is why it's so encouraging to hear kind words like these from our clients!
Advice Space works with Macmillan Cancer Support to help deliver advice and support to cancer patients and their families across NI.
You can find the full video with more details on our Macmillan service here:
vimeo.com/1067270661/b...
You can find the full video with more details on our Macmillan service here:
vimeo.com/1067270661/b...
April 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Advice Space works with Macmillan Cancer Support to help deliver advice and support to cancer patients and their families across NI.
You can find the full video with more details on our Macmillan service here:
vimeo.com/1067270661/b...
You can find the full video with more details on our Macmillan service here:
vimeo.com/1067270661/b...
Volunteer Shout Out!📣 Read about our wonderful longest serving volunteer, Margaret:
April 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Volunteer Shout Out!📣 Read about our wonderful longest serving volunteer, Margaret:
Last year, we celebrated our 60th birthday here at Advice Space!
Join us on a scroll down memory lane, and take a look at the major events in our six decades of service 🎉
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Join us on a scroll down memory lane, and take a look at the major events in our six decades of service 🎉
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April 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last year, we celebrated our 60th birthday here at Advice Space!
Join us on a scroll down memory lane, and take a look at the major events in our six decades of service 🎉
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Join us on a scroll down memory lane, and take a look at the major events in our six decades of service 🎉
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A handy guide to accessing NHS dentistry in NI! 🧵1/2
List of dentistry practices from HSC NI: bso.hscni.net/directorates...
Dental Access Scheme information: online.hscni.net/our-work/den...
List of dentistry practices from HSC NI: bso.hscni.net/directorates...
Dental Access Scheme information: online.hscni.net/our-work/den...
March 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A handy guide to accessing NHS dentistry in NI! 🧵1/2
List of dentistry practices from HSC NI: bso.hscni.net/directorates...
Dental Access Scheme information: online.hscni.net/our-work/den...
List of dentistry practices from HSC NI: bso.hscni.net/directorates...
Dental Access Scheme information: online.hscni.net/our-work/den...
Did you know?
If you're repaying a benefit loan or overpayment, you can ask to have the amount reduced if you're finding it hard to manage.
For Universal Credit, add a message to your journal to request this.
For other benefits, contact Debt Management: www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/deb...
If you're repaying a benefit loan or overpayment, you can ask to have the amount reduced if you're finding it hard to manage.
For Universal Credit, add a message to your journal to request this.
For other benefits, contact Debt Management: www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/deb...
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Did you know?
If you're repaying a benefit loan or overpayment, you can ask to have the amount reduced if you're finding it hard to manage.
For Universal Credit, add a message to your journal to request this.
For other benefits, contact Debt Management: www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/deb...
If you're repaying a benefit loan or overpayment, you can ask to have the amount reduced if you're finding it hard to manage.
For Universal Credit, add a message to your journal to request this.
For other benefits, contact Debt Management: www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/deb...
Our advisers work hard to ensure clients get the best possible outcomes. Here's some feedback from appointments we've been delighted to read!
March 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our advisers work hard to ensure clients get the best possible outcomes. Here's some feedback from appointments we've been delighted to read!
If you're struggling to manage your debt, give us a call and we'll put you in touch with our specialist debt adviser for help.
March 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If you're struggling to manage your debt, give us a call and we'll put you in touch with our specialist debt adviser for help.
Reaching State Pension age soon? Here are some facts to keep you on the right track! 🧵
You can claim your State Pension by calling the Pension Centre on 0808 100 2658 or claiming online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/get...
You can claim your State Pension by calling the Pension Centre on 0808 100 2658 or claiming online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/get...
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Reaching State Pension age soon? Here are some facts to keep you on the right track! 🧵
You can claim your State Pension by calling the Pension Centre on 0808 100 2658 or claiming online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/get...
You can claim your State Pension by calling the Pension Centre on 0808 100 2658 or claiming online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/get...
Huge thanks to John Wilson of TCC Training in First Aid for providing an excellent training session for Advice Space staff last week. We learned essential, life-saving skills and had fun in the process!
February 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Huge thanks to John Wilson of TCC Training in First Aid for providing an excellent training session for Advice Space staff last week. We learned essential, life-saving skills and had fun in the process!
Feedback from clients is important to us, and we love to hear what you think of our service. Take a look at what some of our clients had to say following appointments with advisers!
February 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Feedback from clients is important to us, and we love to hear what you think of our service. Take a look at what some of our clients had to say following appointments with advisers!
With more and more people falling victim to digital scams, it's important to protect yourself as best you can. Check out our tips for recognising and reporting scams 🧵⬇️
February 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
With more and more people falling victim to digital scams, it's important to protect yourself as best you can. Check out our tips for recognising and reporting scams 🧵⬇️
If you're struggling to fill in a benefit application form, you don't need to pay someone to help you. Call us on 0300 1233 233 to arrange a free appointment, and one of our advisers will fill in your form with you.
February 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If you're struggling to fill in a benefit application form, you don't need to pay someone to help you. Call us on 0300 1233 233 to arrange a free appointment, and one of our advisers will fill in your form with you.
Our client's rent and rates were covered by Housing Benefit, but her landlord was incorrectly charging her extra each month.
With the help of our advisors, she had £2900 refunded and additional payments to the landlord were stopped moving forward.
For advice and guidance, call us on 0300 1233 233.
With the help of our advisors, she had £2900 refunded and additional payments to the landlord were stopped moving forward.
For advice and guidance, call us on 0300 1233 233.
January 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our client's rent and rates were covered by Housing Benefit, but her landlord was incorrectly charging her extra each month.
With the help of our advisors, she had £2900 refunded and additional payments to the landlord were stopped moving forward.
For advice and guidance, call us on 0300 1233 233.
With the help of our advisors, she had £2900 refunded and additional payments to the landlord were stopped moving forward.
For advice and guidance, call us on 0300 1233 233.