SERVICE OFFER:
CAN Connect offers support to those feeling lonely and isolated, we can help to connect you with people and activities in your community as well as provide a range of support to help you achieve your goals. We are currently able to offer some face-to-face appointments again.

CRITERIA:
We support anyone over the age of 18 who is lonely or isolated in Breckland and the North Norfolk area.

SERVICE OFFER:
We provide and install equipment within the home to support people to live independently.

CRITERIA:
We offer our services to older people, people with disabilities and people with dementia across Norfolk (except Norwich & Great Yarmouth).

SERVICE OFFER

Connecting people aged 18+ who face barriers to work to entry-level energy transition jobs and apprenticeships.

Every service user who participates in the programme will be given a dedicated Employability Coach who will offer tailored one-to-one support. This support will consist of employability upskilling such as CV building, cover letter writing, interview skills, wellbeing support (including confidence and motivation exercises), and employer expectation support (including interview clothing and journey preparation).

They will then take part in a series of Insight to Energy Transition Opportunities workshops, over the course of four weeks. These focus on what energy transition jobs look like, examples of industries that comply, and the positive changes that energy transition opportunities can bring.

Our support does not end once a participant is placed into a role. We will meet with participants on a monthly basis to discuss any barriers that they may be facing, and to provide financial support with travel expenses.

REFERRAL CRITERIA

Anyone living in Norfolk who is aged 18 and above and has at least one barrier to employment.

SERVICE OFFER:
Money-management and budgeting support and advice, involving helping people identify income and outgoings, supporting grant applications, providing cost comparisons for utilities and supporting with switching to cheaper providers or tariffs.
Assess hardship support requests to see if individuals are eligible for essential household items
Connecting people to debt agencies and supporting them with any initial appointments
Warm referrals to support workers, advice organisations and voluntary agencies to provide a wraparound support service and prevent further the situation re-occurring.
Support to re-enter employment through Adult Learning Employability skills and other employability organisations.
Support people with Disability Related Expenses claims – these can reduce the amount that people must pay towards their care.

CRITERIA:
You could be eligible if you fall into any of these groups:
• Working and receiving a means tested benefit
• Claiming benefits
• Disabled/pensioner
• Caring for someone

SERVICE OFFER: We provide support in family matters, employment, finances and loneliness and isolation.

CRITERIA: We offer our services to people in the area of Lakenham and Tuckswood, Norwich.

Your Norfolk Advice Network Helpline is the new NCAN telephone triage service. Its purpose is to refer professionals and members of the public quickly and accurately to the right NCAN members, for free and quality assured advice, information and support.  The FREE helpline is 0333 996 8333 and is run by a team of 4
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As costs and prices go up, more and more of us are struggling with money. You may be able to get help to boost your income or cut your costs, but it can be hard to know where to start. At NCAN, we have created this hub of free help and support: Cost of Living
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Norfolk Community Advice Network has created a Winter Advice Hub, with step-by-step guides on boosting income and cutting costs, from trusted independent organisations. To help promote the services available we have created posters and leaflets, which can be displayed in your school, workplace or community space. We also have content for social media available. Request
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Service Offer:
As part of our ‘Arts for Health’ Programme we offer:
1. ‘Creative Socials’ which are free monthly arts workshops with professional artists which run across Norfolk. These sessions aim to improve wellbeing, increase social connections, and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Criteria:
* Open to all aged 50+, however sessions are particularly targeted towards and are inclusive for those living with early to mid-stage dementia, carers, those with a long-term health conditions and those experiencing loneliness and isolation.
* Carers are welcome to attend.

2. ‘Afternoon Events’ are free high quality live performances and cinema screenings, which run every other month across Breckland.

Criteria:
*Open to anybody 50+, who might be experiencing loneliness and isolation.
* Sessions are inclusive for those living with dementia or other degenerative diseases.
* Carers are welcome to attend.

SERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice on discrimination, education, healthcare and welfare benefits.

CRITERIA:
Our advocacy service is for people in Norwich and East Norfolk.