£3m claimed last year in unclaimed benefits
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The overall figures for 2020/21 show that people who ‘Made the Call’ became £90 better off per week, on average with almost 9000 accessing almost £42m in unclaimed benefits across Northern Ireland..
The ‘Make the Call’ service supports people in accessing benefits, services and supports to which they are entitled but have not been claiming.
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Hide AdA total of 657 people in the Mid Ulster council area claimed £2,981,558 last year. Since 2005 the service has generated £304m in unclaimed benefits.
Communities Minister Ms Hargey said: “This has helped people who ‘Made the Call’ become, on average, £89.58 better off per week.
“During 2020/21, we received over 500 referrals from our partner organisations which helped ensure people are receiving their full entitlement to benefits, supports and services that can make a real difference to their lives.”
Minister Hargey added that often people don’t realise there is support out there to assist them during difficult times.
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