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August Cost of Living Update
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Welcome
Getting back to school or starting at a new school can be exciting! Though, we also know that beginning the new academic year in September can be expensive and bring with it some worries.
Whether you’re concerned about the costs of transport or school uniform, or want advice about a young person’s mental health, we've pulled together a webpage with useful information to support your family for back to school. You can find lots of information through the Your Life Doncaster website [
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Also in this months newsletter you can find information on:
* School Uniform Support
* Pension Credit information
* Free laundry service
* Free NHS Health Checks
*There are lots of spaces across Doncaster where you can speak to somebody- whether that be about managing debt, heating your home or just having a chat and a cup of tea.*
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Your Family
Support with Uniform
School uniforms, kits and equipment can be expensive, we've created a list of some of the places in Doncaster offering free and reduced cost school uniforms and equipment:
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*St Peter's Uniform Bank Bentley* [
]* *- all items are free. They stock primary school uniforms for people living or attending school in the DN5 area, but can also help people outside of the DN5 area on request if they have the colours needed. The high schools covered are Ridgewood and Donvalley.
*Fill in their form* [
]* to request uniform in advance which is recommended as there can be queues when turning up on the day.* Address: Town End Community Hub, Conyers Road, Bentley, DN5 9SU on* August, 10am-12pm* *Friday 30 August, 10am-12pm*
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*Mexborough* [
]* Community Hub Pre-Loved School Uniform Open Day* [
]* - *offering pre-loved uniforms for back to school on: *Thursday 29 August, 12 noon until 3pm at New Oxford Road, Mexborough S64 0JL.*
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*Doncaster's uniform exchange Facebook page* [
]- A group to gift or sell unwanted school uniform from the Doncaster school area.
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*Pre-Loved Uniform Bank at St Lawrence Church Hatfield* [
]- Uniform sales are inside St Lawrence Church, Station Road, Hatfield. Anyone welcome - all items 50p up to a maximum of £5 (fill a bag for a fiver!) Lots of generic uniform as well as some stocks or logo items from local primary schools (Delta Woodhouse, Crookesbroom, Sheep Dip, Dunsville, Travis St Lawrence), also local secondary schools (Ash Hill, Trinity, South Axholme, Hungerhill, UTC). They also have shoes, winter coats, bags and tights. Get in touch, hello@hatfieldstlawrencechurch.com
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*West Road Primary Academy Moorends* [
]*- *offering uniform for back to school, including t-shirts trousers and jumpers/cardigans. Please get in touch directly for more information - tel 01302 812734, admin@westrd.doncaster.sch.uk.
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*Thorne and Moorends Uniform Bank* [
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Thorne Old People's Welfare Centre. Get in touch, t.a.m.schooluniformbank@gmail.com
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*Bullcroft Memorial Hall* [
]- providing free school uniform in the hall. Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8AP, 01302 874587.
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*Balby Central Primary* [
] has a uniform swap shop where they recycle and give out preloved uniform. Tel 01302 321914.
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*Harworth and Bircotes Uniform Swap Shop* [
]- Preloved uniform can be found at Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall - visit their Facebook page [
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*Grace Church Doncaster* [
] will be having Coffee and cake + pre owned Hayfield infants and juniors uniform event in The Zone, 6 Priory Place Doncaster DN1 1AA. Contact for more info.
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*Cantley Neighbourhood Centre* [
] are currently taking donations for school uniform- please visit them to find out more. Tel 01302 215690, neighbourhoodcentre1@gmail.com
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*Woodfield Primary School *- contact for more info, 01302 853289.
You can also speak with your school about where to access support towards uniform or equipment. To let us know about support available in your local area, fill in our Back to School Support form [
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*Extend your Child Benefit claim for your teen today*
It’s time for parents across the UK to extend their Child Benefit [
] claim if their 16-19-year-old is staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training.
HMRC sent 1.4 million letters between 24 May and 17 July to parents, explaining how to extend their claim. If you haven’t received a letter, there’s no need to worry. You can still extend your Child Benefit via the HMRC app [
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] where eligible.
We know how important Child Benefit can be to families, so let HMRC know by *31 August* if your teen intends to stay in approved education or training.
Extending your Child Benefit ensures you won't miss out on any payments from 31 August. However, if your child changes their mind about further education or training, you can let HMRC know online or in the app to adjust any payments as needed.
*For parents who can’t extend their Child Benefit online, you can still do so by post or by phone [
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*Childcare survey, have your say*
We are planning childcare needs across Doncaster to ensure we have enough provision for our families in the future. We are interested in your childcare situation and what your future needs may be. Please complete this survey and help us plan and support the childcare provision in Doncaster. The survey closes on Sunday 8 September 2024.
Take the survey [
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Did you know that your 2 year old child my be eligible to claim up to 15 hours of funded childcare a week? *Find out if you qualify through our website. [
]* If you would like to speak to someone about the funding pop into your local family hub. [
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Free laundry service for those with job interviews
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Yorkshire NHS Trust (RDaSH) are offering a free laundry service to anyone who has a job interview and in need of clean clothes to wear. People using this free service can choose from having one pair of trousers and one shirt or blouse laundered. Other options include one skirt and one blouse or top, or one dress.
Garments need to be placed in a bag and brought into the RDaSH laundry on a *Tuesday between 7:30am and 2:30pm* and they will be ready to collect the following *Thursday between 7:30am and 2:30pm.*
The laundry service is based on the Tickhill Road Hospital Site, off Weston Road, Balby, DN4 8QN. It is located towards the main hospital reception and follow the signs for laundry services. *For more information please call us on 03000 211447 [ tel:03000211447 ] or visit the RDaSH website [
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Have you checked to see if you are eligible for Pension Credit?
Pension Credit tops up other income, such as the State Pension, and is a gateway to additional support, including a free TV licence for those over 75, help with NHS dental treatment, glasses, and transport costs for hospital appointments, as well as help with your heating costs. You could also benefit from a discount on the Royal Mail redirection service if you’re moving house.
We know that many people who qualify haven’t applied yet, so it’s worth checking if you’re missing out. Pension Credit also "passports" you to a range of other benefits, such as free prescriptions, free eye tests, and help with housing costs.
For free, independent and confidential help you can also contact the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service on 0800 144 8444 or visit their website [
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*For further information about pension credits you can visit the government website [
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Your Home
Preparing for Winter
It may still be summer, but this is a great time to think about getting your *boiler serviced*, giving you peace of mind that it will be there for you when winter hits later this year.
Make sure to find a *gas safe registered engineer* and *Trustmark tradesman* to service your boiler. Gas boilers and fires that aren’t regularly serviced could increase risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, find out more to stay safe [
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The summer months are also a good time to check you are claiming all the help you are entitled to – speak to your Doncaster *Citizens Advice Doncaster [
] for support in claiming what you are entitled to*. You can also check to see if you are eligible for government funded grants, including insulation schemes, to help keep your home warm. [
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Putting more money into your bills with your energy provider over the summer months can also help to spread the cost of energy as the weather starts to get cooler.
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Your Health
Free NHS Health Checks
*If you are aged 40 to 74 years old, You could be entitled to a FREE NHS Health Check in Doncaster.*
The NHS Health Check is free to eligible adults aged 40 to 74, who live in Doncaster and do not have one of the pre-existing health conditions listed on the NHS Health Check website [
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The check will not only assess but can also offer advice on how to reduce your risk of developing conditions like heart disease or diabetes.
The check takes about 20 to 30 minutes where will be asked some simple questions
about your family history and lifestyle .
You will also have a blood pressure test, a cholesterol test, and possibly a blood sugar level test. You will then receive personalised advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Book your Health Check [
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Alternatively, you can also find out more by calling 0800 2545 452. For more information you can also visit the council Health Check webpage [
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*Remember: if you are worried about your health, you do not need to wait for a check – speak to your GP or visit the NHS website [
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