Money Advice Unit has a bigger HERT

As part of the County Council’s Building Life Chances programme, the Money Advice Unit is able to launch a new service for children and families who are struggling financially. The existing Hertfordshire Economic Recovery Team (HERT) has been extended to include benefits advice and assistance to families who have suffered financial difficulties during the pandemic. Most families have experienced financial stress during this time which has been exacerbated by the increase in the cost of living, healthy food often not being affordable, changes in the benefit system and of course the increase in fuel charges.

The project aims to enhance the benefits advice available locally to aid their financial recovery and embed future financial security and literacy.

Launched in February 2022, working county-wide for 24 months, the project aims to reach 550 families to ensure they are in receipt of their full entitlement. Our advisers will deliver specialist benefits advice including casework, advocacy, and appeal representation as required.

To request a referral form please email:

mauadmin@hertfordshire.gov.uk

If you have any questions regarding the project or would like to arrange for one of our advisers to visit a group you support, please contact juliette.veal@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Also please see our article on the FREE online training available for professionals.