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PBIC online support during COVID-19

PBIC online support during COVID-19

Struggling to pay your bills?

Struggling to pay your bills?

I. Check what benefits you can get If you have lost your job or are working reduced hours, you may be able to claim benefits: • Universal Credit • New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (New Style JSA) • New Style…
How to take care of mental wellbeing while staying at home

How to take care of mental wellbeing while staying at home

Do you want to speed up the application process for social benefits? Apply for settled status in advance!

Do you want to speed up the application process for social benefits? Apply for settled status in advance!

Did you know that having settled status will make it much faster for you to go through the eligibility checks for benefits such as Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance?  Find out more about…
Did you apply to the EU settlement scheme?

Did you apply to the EU settlement scheme?

What exactly is the EU Settlement Scheme? The EU Settlement Scheme has been introduced to secure the rights of EU citizens and their EU and/or non-EU family members and allow them to stay in the UK indefinitely…
Don’t become a victim – criminals are using the Covid-19 pandemic to scam the public!

Don’t become a victim – criminals are using the Covid-19 pandemic to scam the public!

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is now officially a worldwide pandemic.  Criminals all over the world are using this crisis to scam the public, targeting vulnerable groups as they seek to capitalise…
Check if your employer can pay 80% of your regular salary or up to £2,500 during the pandemic

Check if your employer can pay 80% of your regular salary or up to £2,500 during the pandemic

If you and your employer both agree, your employer might be able to keep you on the payroll if they’re unable to operate or have no work for you to do because of coronavirus (COVID-19).…
Are you looking for a job? NCS advisors can help you!

Are you looking for a job? NCS advisors can help you!

PBIC is here to support you! If you are someone who has lost their job during this difficult time. The PBIC team offers free career advice tailored to the needs of each client as part of…
Are you struggling to pay council tax due to COVID-19?

Are you struggling to pay council tax due to COVID-19?

It is important to contact your council as soon as possible if you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax or are behind with your payments. Bedford Borough Council offers support to local residents who are struggling financially because…
Do you need help during coronavirus self-isolation?

Do you need help during coronavirus self-isolation?

REQUEST FOR HELP Bedford Borough Council has set up a Community Hub to support those Bedford Borough residents who are most in need of help. This means residents in self-isolation who have no family or…