Citizens Advice Stockport offers free, confidential, independent, and impartial advice and information. We are the one-stop shop for information and advice, including:
money and debt
welfare benefits
housing
employment
relationships and family
If you're a Stockport resident, you can apply for Support Funds to:
help you when you're at your most vulnerable
provide you with a safety net in an emergency, when there's an immediate threat to your health or safety
support you to live independently in your own home
link you to other services that will help and support you
make sure that support is joined up
give more flexibility about how we meet the needs of Stockport residents
We'll look over your application and work with you to help you with a range of support to meet your needs. This support will often be goods and services. For example:
a food bank referral
help to find items that you may need in your home. For example, cooker, fridge, washing machine
gas and electricity top-up for prepaid meters
help paying your Council Tax
payment of a shortfall in rent
help to apply to a charity or trust fund
Our Money Advice Team is here to help you. By offering free, confidential, and impartial money and benefits advice, hundreds of customers have been able to find a solution to their financial problems.
help with applications for all of the benefits you are entitled to
support you in challenging decisions to stop or change your benefits
assist you with benefits appeals through to a tribunal hearing
explain any changes to the benefits system and how they are likely to affect you
apply for discretionary payments and grants to help with rent arrears
help with water charges
offer budgeting advice
refer you for additional support you may need, such as with digital skills or ongoing tenancy support
Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery. It's free to register.
You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.
You might be able to register with a GP surgery that's not in the area you live. Find out about registering with a GP surgery out of your area.
GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services.
Register with GP
Stockport Psychological Wellbeing Service
This service offers one-to-one support and structured courses for anyone experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. It is available to anyone who is registered with a GP in Stockport and is aged 16 years and above.
A Safe Place offers help if someone is anxious, scared or at risk while out and about and needs support.
Safe Places
One Stockport Hub (Stockport)
We hope this makes technology more accessible for everyone and helps residents of Stockport and Manchester access online services.
Devices are limited to 1 per household, and evidence of low-income status will be needed at the point of sale. This offer is available to the residents of Stockport and Manchester City.
Community Computers