Money work & staying safe articles
Fraud Advice Audio File
This audio guide, produced by our local Fraud Protection Officer, explains what to look out for, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you're a victim of a scam.
Benefits and allowances: A gateway to financial support for people with sight loss
Struggling with finances? Learn which benefits and allowances could help, including PIP, Attendance Allowance and gateway benefits that unlock extra support.
Fraud Advice – Large Print
Scams: What are they, how to avoid them, and what to do if you fall victim to a scam
Identifying Sterling Currency With Little or No Vision
Learn how to distinguish between coins and notes when you can't see them.
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Employment – Applying for a Job
Large print document, covering applying for a job: writing a CV, completing application forms and writing a covering letter.
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Employment – Preparing for Work
Large print document, covering where to get advice; what training courses are available, and how to start looking for work.
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Employment – My Rights
Large print document, covering what to do if an employer asks about your visual Impairment; what actions an employer must take to help, and what financial support is available.
Employment – First Steps
Ready to think about employment? This document helps guide you through some of the initial questions to ask yourself to help identify possible careers.
Blind Person’s Tax Allowance
Find out about the Blind Persons Tax Allowance, what it is, who is eligible and how to apply.
Accessible Information Standard
A brief overview of the Accessible Information Standard, which aims to make sure that people who have a disability or sensory loss get information in a format that they can access and understand.
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