How can STEPS help me?
If you are aged 65 or over STEPS can support you to stay living independently.
STEPS can visit you at home and help you work out what support you personally need to keep living independently.
We can support you to:
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Claim any welfare benefits you are entitled to
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Liaise with your landlord or mortgage company
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Understand your tenancy or mortgage arrangement
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Find more suitable accommodation
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Set up or change utility suppliers
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Take part in healthy living activities
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Obtain specialist debt advice
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Find out about local groups or activities in your area
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Ensure your home is safe
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Resolve disputes or other issues with your neighbours
You may need housing support from STEPS if you:
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Are finding it difficult to live independently; or
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Are living in a property that is not suitable; or
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Are at risk of losing your home; or
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Have rent or mortgage arrears or other money or
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debt issues; or
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Are homeless or in temporary accommodation
STEPS is funded by East Sussex County Council and provides a free, confidential, short-term service.
If you want to find out more about STEPS and you live in Eastbourne, Lewes or Wealden contact:
Phone: 01323 436 414
Text: 07970 668 106
Email: referrals@stepswest.co.uk
In Hastings or Rother contact:
Phone: 0300 123 2422 (local rate)
Text: 07944 140 016
Email: referrals@stepseast.co.uk
We have access to interpreters and can provide information in a variety of formats
STEPS to stay independent is provided by Eastbourne Homes in Eastbourne, Lewes and Wealden and In Touch in Hastings and Rother.
