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Solidarity Drop-in is one of the user groups of Stockport Wellbeing Centre.
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Stockport Wellbeing Centre www.stockportwellbeing.com/Wellbeing is important to us all. We want to feel good about ourselves, to get the most out of our lives and feel connected to other people. Wellbeing means feeling more than just happy and confident, it means feeling able to cope when things get tough in our lives or when our physical health suffers. Wellbeing Stockport provide a range of support for people with common mental health and emotional issues, such as low mood, depression or stress. We work with you to help you make the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing and quality of life. A wide range of Wellbeing Services hosted by Disability Stockport in spacious well equipped premises in the centre of Stockport. About 22 groups operate, most are free for anyone to attend.
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MIND Stockport & District www.stockportmind.org.uk/Stockport Mind is an independent adult mental health charity. Mind uses the Wellbeing Centre for a number of its activity groups. We are affiliated to National Mind and we are also a registered company. We offer friendly, accessible support and information to people in mental distress and work with others to promote well-being in our local community.
Posted February 15, 2016 at 10:21 AM -
Stockport User Friendly Fellowship https://stockportstuff.vistaprintdigital.com/Stockport User Friendly Fellowship ( STUFF ) was established in 1999 by a group of service users with many years of lived experience of mental ill health and have a proven track record of commitment to service users within the Mental Health community locally. We are a service user led voluntary organization with no paid workers providing support to adults aged 18 and over within the Stockport area who are experiencing mental ill health, social isolation. We also support carers We believe that service users who have lived experience of mental health are experts by experience and therefore best place to support others on their journey to discover their own wellbeing and what it means to them. The organization is a pooling of skills and enthusiasm of a collection of very different individuals, therefore we believe we are able to identify appropriate packages of care by taking the person centred approach to wellbeing with the emphasis being on supporting each other through shared experiences within our own communities.
Posted October 24, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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Organisations based in and/or operating within Stockport or nearby
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Stockport Council Help with Benefit Appeals team https://www.stockport.gov.uk/help-with-benefit-appealsFind advice and information about how to appeal benefit and tax credit decisions. Our team provides an appointment service for residents of Stockport along with a dedicated service for the local NHS community mental health teams.
Posted February 15, 2016 at 10:14 AM -
Stockport Council Debt Advice team https://www.stockport.gov.uk/debt-adviceFind advice and information about dealing with debts, bailiffs/enforcement agents and how to manage money. Our team provides a specialist debt advice appointment service which is available for queries about multiple debts or if you have received a warrant of eviction. We are qualified debt advisers and Approved Intermediaries of the Insolvency Service for the purpose of Debt Relief Order applications.
Posted October 19, 2016 at 5:41 PM -
Stockport Council Housing Benefits https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/housing-benefitInformation on who can claim Housing Benefit and how to do so.
Posted December 24, 2016 at 9:04 AM -
Stockport Council - Council Tax Support https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/council-tax-supportInformation on who can get a reduction in Council Tax and how to apply.
Posted December 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM -
Stockport Council - Free School Meals and Clothing Grants https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/free-school-meals-and-clothing-grantsFind out if you can apply for free school meals and clothing grants.
Posted December 24, 2016 at 9:09 AM -
Stockport Local Assistance Scheme www.stockport.gov.uk/services/advicebenefitsgrants/slas/The aim of the Stockport Local Assistance Scheme is to: provide a safety net in an emergency, when there is an immediate threat to health or safety; to help people to settle into new accommodation after for example, a stay in hospital or temporary accommodation; to help support people to continue to live independently when they are facing difficulties. To be eligible for support from the SLAS applicants need to undergo a four stage application process that determines: their age, household type and benefit/income status; whether or not they have a local Stockport connection, or if one is needed; their qualifying circumstances or need for immediate assistance; the priority of their need and whether there is sufficient money in the budget or not.
Posted July 20, 2016 at 6:30 AM -
Stockport Citizens Advice Bureau stockportcab.org.uk/Citizens Advice Stockport advisers provide generalist advice to thousands of people every year in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. Our advisers also provide advice in specialist areas like debt and employment. Advice is independent, free, confidential and impartial. We use the evidence of our clients experiences to campaign for positive social and policy change.
Posted February 15, 2016 at 10:33 AM -
Greater Manchester Law Centre www.gmlaw.org.uk/services/weekly-and-monthly-services-timetable/Greater Manchester Law Centre provides free legal advice and representation to the residents of the entirety of the Greater Manchester region. Our work will focus on the needs of clients who for multiple reasons of exclusion cannot access legal help from private solicitors. We expect to provide in-depth case work to a specialist level in: Welfare Benefits, Employment, Housing, Discrimination, Human Rights, Debt, Education, Community Care, Mental Health, Immigration and Asylum, Public Law.
Posted September 27, 2016 at 10:20 AM -
Stockport Credit Union home.btconnect.com/stockportcu/Stockport Credit Union is a financial co-operative that provides financial services to people who live or work in Stockport. We are a savings and loan co-operative, which means that if you save with us you can borrow from us. We are run by our members for our members and we are not trying to make profits for other people.
Posted October 21, 2016 at 6:32 AM -
Stockport Council Adult Social Care https://www.mycaremychoice.org.uk/homeWelcome to My Care My Choice, the website for Stockport Council Adult Social Care. My Care My Choice has information about local services, groups and activities, as well as advice about looking after your wellbeing and independence. If you or someone you know needs some help with managing day to day life, My Care My Choice can help you find out about what kinds of support are available.
Posted August 25, 2017 at 11:53 AM -
Disability Stockport disabilitystockport.co.uk/Disability Stockport is a voluntary organisation which assists and supports people with physical disabilities and/or sensory loss or impairments.
Posted February 15, 2016 at 10:18 AM -
Walthew House www.walthewhouse.org.uk/Walthew House is an independent local charity supporting people in Stockport who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing or who have dual sensory loss. The charity is named after John Walthew, who founded the charity in 1882.
Posted April 3, 2016 at 4:56 AM -
The Wellspring, Stockport www.thewellspring.co.uk/The Wellspring is based in Stockport town centre, but we support people not just from Stockport, but from surrounding areas including Manchester, Tameside and Salford. We also engage with people from all over the country. The Wellspring provides services to homeless and disadvantaged people 365 days a year. We aim to support people out of homelessness and to become independent of services.
Posted March 26, 2016 at 8:49 AM -
Stockport M.E. Group www.stockportmegroup.co.uk/The Stockport ME Group is an independent registered charity, run by volunteers, whose aim is to help improve the quality of life for all ME sufferers, their families and carers. The group actively campaigns for improved services for all sufferers, e.g. NHS and statutory benefits.
Posted March 24, 2016 at 3:18 PM -
Headway www.headwaystockport.org.uk/Headway South Manchester and Stockport promotes the understanding of all aspects of brain injury, and provides support and information for the head injured, their families and carers.
Posted September 21, 2017 at 7:19 AM -
Parents in Partnership Stockport www.pipstockport.org/PIPS is an independent local parent carer forum in Stockport run by parents for parents, carers, grandparents and family members who have a child/young person between the ages of 0 & 25 years with a disability or/and additional needs. We work in co-production with the local authority, education, health, social care and other providers to ensure the collective voice of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities and additional needs are heard during the design, development, delivery and review of services to help create services that meet the needs of families. PIPS offers an opportunity for families of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs to come together, to share information and to provide support to each other.
Posted March 24, 2016 at 3:11 PM -
Signpost for Carers www.signpostforcarers.org.uk/Signpost Stockport For Carers is committed to supporting unpaid carers of all ages to fulfil their own needs as individuals. Established in 1986 as an independent registered charity, the centre strives to improve the quality of life of those caring for others. This includes young carers from the age of 6 years old.
Posted October 19, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
Carers Voice Stockport www.webs.comThe aim of Carers' Voice is to welcome all unpaid carers to join us and pass on their views and experience, ensuring their voice is heard in the right places. Caring can be isolating and our meetings help carers to feel supported and valued. Local Authority and NHS take carers' views seriously and this aids them to make strategic decisions on matters of policy and budgeting. Carers' Voice always welcomes new members of all ages, there is no charge to join and the group also welcomes professionals with a carer remit. Carers' Voice is based with Disability Stockport/Centre for Independent Living, a voluntary organisation that assists and supports people with a disability and their carers.
Posted July 10, 2016 at 5:16 AM -
Age UK Stockport www.ageuk.org.uk/stockport/Age UK Stockport is a local registered charity and all our efforts and resources are used for the benefit of people within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
Posted March 28, 2017 at 3:20 PM -
Re:dish re-dish.org/about/Welcome to Re:dish, a charity based in Reddish which aims to improve the lives of everyone by promoting a co-operative and cohesive community.
Posted July 10, 2016 at 4:54 AM -
Self Help - The Sanctuary https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/the-sanctuary/We provide support to adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts or are in crisis. The Sanctuary offers a space to talk and assistance with coping after the initial crisis. This service is available to residents (ages 18+) living in: Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Glossop, Wigan and Leigh from 8pm to 6am Bolton from 4pm to 12am (midnight) We offer non-clinical support in a non-stigmatising manner.
Posted July 2, 2018 at 3:16 AM -
The Prevention Alliance https://stockporttpa.co.uk/about/Stockport TPA is here to provide a service to anyone that wants to make change happen in their lives. This might be something like getting some advice or being given contact details, or it might be something that requires a bit more time, like working out a plan of how you want to overcome difficult or overwhelming things in your life that you think will help you to move on. Our Vision is to empower people, connect communities and improve lives. This is what we are fundamentally trying to do. We provide proactive and early support for anyone who is vulnerable due to their health, wellbeing or situation, with the aim of enabling and empowering you to work towards independence, whatever that may look like for you. Its all about your: -Physical wellbeing -Financial wellbeing -Mental wellbeing -Connection to your community -Housing situation
Posted September 14, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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Other organisations
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Apply for or renew a blue badge https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badgeAnswer questions about your disability, check your eligibility and fill in an application form to apply for or renew a Blue Badge. Your application will then be sent to your council for a decision. You can also use this service to: - amend or cancel your saved Blue Badge application - track your Blue Badge application
Posted May 13, 2018 at 6:49 AM -
Motability www.motability.co.uk/The Motability Scheme provides an affordable, worry-free way for people with disabilities to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for their mobility allowance. The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered Charity.
Posted December 2, 2016 at 2:51 PM -
Carers UK www.carersuk.org/Making life better for carers.
Posted March 22, 2016 at 7:54 PM -
The Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2vuo1ZKQ3AIVq73tCh3iUgngEAAYASAAEgK6ePD_BwEWhatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123. We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call. You don't have to be suicidal to call us.
Posted July 8, 2018 at 2:38 PM -
Rethink Mental Illness https://www.rethink.org/Welcome to Rethink Mental Illness. We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes, changing lives.
Posted March 25, 2016 at 6:28 AM -
Time to Change https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/about-usWe are Time to Change, the growing social movement changing how we all think and act about mental health. Still too many people are made to feel ashamed or isolated because they have a mental health problem but we're here to change that.
Posted July 8, 2018 at 2:34 PM -
Mencap https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/advice-and-support-servicesOur vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. We want everybody to have the opportunity to achieve the things they want out of life. That's why we are here, to support people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
Posted August 2, 2016 at 2:31 PM -
Epilepsy Action https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/We exist to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy
Posted April 4, 2017 at 8:12 AM -
National Autistic Society www.autism.org.uk/Website of the National Autistic Society
Posted October 22, 2016 at 7:52 AM -
Contact a Family www.cafamily.org.uk/Contact a Family is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Posted May 28, 2016 at 7:02 AM -
Shelter england.shelter.org.uk/our_workShelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We are here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Posted April 3, 2016 at 11:25 AM -
Boycott Workfare www.boycottworkfare.org/Boycott Workfare is a UK-wide campaign to end forced unpaid work for people who receive welfare. Workfare profits the rich by providing free labour, whilst threatening the poor by taking away welfare rights if people refuse to work without a living wage. We are a grassroots campaign, formed in 2010 by people with experience of workfare and those concerned about its impact. We expose and take action against companies and organisations profiting from workfare; encourage organisations to pledge to boycott it; and actively inform people of their rights.
Posted March 23, 2016 at 5:24 AM -
Fuel Poverty Action www.fuelpovertyaction.org.uk/home-alternative/info-advice/Campaigning and offering information and advice on fuel poverty.
Posted July 25, 2016 at 3:43 AM -
Equality and Human Rights Commission https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/enOur job is to help make Britain fairer. We do this by safeguarding and enforcing the laws that protect people's rights to fairness, dignity and respect.
Posted April 4, 2017 at 8:26 AM -
Step Change Debt Charity https://www.stepchange.org/Howwecanhelpyou/Debtadvice.aspxOur team of debt experts help over 620,000 people a year to deal with their debt problems. With 25 years' experience, you can be confident that our advice and solutions are always based on what's best for you. Our advice is free, impartial and confidential and we tailor it to your situation. We provide a range of managed debt solutions and all the support you need to help you if you have debt.
Posted May 6, 2018 at 3:13 PM -
Webs.com www.webs.comBetter websites made simple
Posted July 10, 2016 at 5:03 AM -
Advice Local - Find an Advisor https://advicelocal.uk/find-an-adviserIf you need help in finding out more about your rights and the options available to you, do consider contacting a local independent advice organisation. Enter a postcode or search by location. You'll find details of independent advice organisations in your area who may be able to help. They will usually be able to offer free advice and support, and help to answer any questions you have. Please note: Some organisations operate from multiple locations. In addition, many organisations do not offer an open-door service. If you are planning to contact an organisation for help or advice, please check their website for more information before doing so.
Posted August 23, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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Information resources
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Benefitsguide.co.uk https://www.benefitsguide.co.uk/BenefitsGuide.co.uk is a free to use resource which provides clear and comprehensive information on all available UK welfare benefits. This includes guidance on benefit applications, appeals, emergency assistance & legal help. It has been estimated that up to £20 billion of welfare benefits go unclaimed every year in the UK. We want this to change. Why? Because unclaimed benefits mean that individuals and their families are not getting the financial support they are entitled to. Many of these people will be in the greatest need for financial support, including the elderly, the vulnerable and those on low incomes.
Posted February 12, 2019 at 7:35 AM -
Turn2Us https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.
Posted March 24, 2016 at 12:07 PM -
Citizens Advice Benefits pages https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/It's important to make sure that you get all the help that you're entitled to. These pages give you information on benefits and tax credits if you are working or unemployed, sick or disabled, a parent, a young person, an older person or a veteran. There is also information about council tax and housing costs, national insurance, payment of benefits and problems with benefits.
Posted March 22, 2016 at 8:21 PM -
Better Off Stockport https://www.stockport.gov.uk/betteroff-stockportBetterOff is a service for people who live in Stockport and who may be eligible to claim benefits and/or need some support to get a job. BetterOff will show you the benefits you are entitled to and will help you to apply for them online. BetterOff also provides information on how to search job vacancies and volunteering opportunities near you and tips for searching and applying for jobs, succeeding at interviews and finding childcare.
Posted October 19, 2016 at 5:45 PM -
Stockport advice and Information for Life (SAIL) https://sailadvice.org.uk/Citizens Advice Stockport is the lead partner of the SAIL partnership. SAIL self-help questions give advice and information on the following topics; benefits, consumer, debt, family and relationships, health, housing, immigration and asylum, legal, work and other
Posted March 22, 2016 at 8:27 PM -
NHS in England - Help with Health Costs www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/help-with-health-costs.aspxAlthough treatment on the NHS is free at the point of delivery, there may still be some costs (for example, your journey to hospital). However, much or all of the cost can be reclaimed, which should ease any added stress. These pages explain in full detail how to claim the money to which you are entitled.
Posted October 19, 2016 at 5:57 PM -
Transport for Greater Manchester - Low fares and free travel for disabled people www.tfgm.com/journey_planning/Tickets/Pages/tickets_concessionary_faqs.aspxIf you live in Greater Manchester and you are disabled, you may be able to get a Concession Plus pass which allows you to have free travel at all times on buses, local trains and Metrolink trams in Greater Manchester, and on local buses elsewhere in England between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
Posted April 17, 2016 at 4:09 PM -
Benefits and Work www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/At a time when most politicians seem proud to treat sick and disabled claimants with harshness and suspicion, independent and accurate information about how to claim and keep your benefits is vitally important. Benefits and Work, was launched in 2002 (and became a limited company in October 2006) by advice worker turned barrister Holiday Whitehead and benefits writer and trainer Steve Donnison, to provide just such information. NB This is a subscription based service.
Posted March 22, 2016 at 8:14 PM -
Department for Work and Pensions PIP Toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/... (more)As part of wider welfare reform, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people who were aged 16 to 64 on 8 April 2013 or reach age 16 after that date. This was initially for new claims only. This toolkit provides information to individuals and organisations that support PIP and DLA claimants. It equips you to offer up-to-date information about PIP or direct claimants to other sources of help.
Posted March 22, 2016 at 8:19 PM -
Advice Now - How to win a PIP appeal www.advicenow.org.uk/guides/how-win-pip-appealIf you made a claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and you didn't get the award that you think you were entitled to, you don't have to give up. This guide will help you decide if you should challenge the decision. It, and the accompanying tool, will help you ask the DWP to look at their decision again. This is called a 'mandatory reconsideration'. If they don't change the decision straight away, this guide shows you how to appeal the decision and win. (You must ask for a reconsideration before you can appeal). This guide is for everybody who got thinks the DWP made the wrong decision about their application for PIP.
Posted May 27, 2016 at 6:14 AM -
Citizens Advice Bureau Universal Credit pages https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/Information on Universal Credit from the C.A.B.
Posted December 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM -
Department for Work and Pensions Universal Credit Toolkit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-toolkit-for-partner-organisationsThe Government has declared its intention to accelerate the 'full service' roll out of Universal Credit. In Stockport, the roll out is scheduled to take place in November 2018. This is the DWP's own information toolkit on Universal Credit.
Posted October 31, 2017 at 9:39 AM -
Understanding Universal Credit https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/DWP website describing Universal Credit
Posted November 2, 2018 at 9:47 AM -
Revenue Benefits revenuebenefits.org.uk/about/revenuebenefits.org.uk - is a partnership between the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group and Lasa; has been created with support from HMRC; and provides advisers with access to the latest information on the range of HMRC products, including tax credits, child benefit and guardians allowance, national minimum wage and child trust fund .... as well as information and guidance on the transition to universal credit.
Posted December 1, 2017 at 7:15 AM -
Law for Life www.lawforlife.org.uk/We are a charity working to equip ordinary people with the knowledge, confidence and skills that they need to deal effectively with everyday law-related issues. Find out more about us, the work that we do, and why we do it.
Posted May 27, 2016 at 6:10 AM -
Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/DNS is run by journalist John Pring To contact him: Telephone: 01635 228907, 07776 206595 (9am-7pm, weekdays only please) Email: [email protected]
Posted August 4, 2018 at 10:53 AM -
Job Seeker Sanction Advice https://jobseekersanctionadvice.com/Benefit Sanctions Free Help
Posted November 16, 2018 at 6:06 PM -
Boycott Workfare Universal Credit Welfare Rights Advice www.boycottworkfare.org/boycot... (more)Boycott Workfare is the only independent campaign to successfully oppose all forms of ?conditionality? aka sanctions and workfare, no ifs, buts, political strings attached or punches pulled. We are now stepping up to take on Universal Credit.
Posted February 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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Elected representatives. Links to web resources which will help you identify and contact MPs and councillors within the borough of Stockport.
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Ann Coffey, MP for Stockport anncoffeymp.com/contact/Posted April 3, 2016 at 5:04 AM -
William Wragg, MP for Hazel Grove www.williamwragg.org.uk/contactPosted April 3, 2016 at 5:06 AM -
Mary Robinson, MP for Cheadle www.mary-robinson.org.uk/contactPosted April 3, 2016 at 5:08 AM -
Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton & Reddish https://andrewgwynne.co.uk/contact-me/Posted April 3, 2016 at 5:10 AM -
The Public Whip www.publicwhip.org.uk/Your MP votes on changes to British law on your behalf. When parliament is in session, they may do this a dozen times a week. In order to know whether your MP is representing your views on the issues, you need to know how they've voted. The Public Whip lets you see all their votes so you can hold them to account.
Posted April 3, 2016 at 5:16 AM -
Councillors democracy.stockport.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1List of all members of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Posted April 3, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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Blogs
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The Poor Side of Life https://thepoorsideoflife.wordpress.com/about/Blog by Charlotte Hughes documenting the poor side of life. It depicts the reality of life outside Ashton Under Lyne Jobcentre and many other Jobcentres up and down the country and this blog was created to help change this and to inform others.
Posted March 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM -
Kate Belgrave www.katebelgrave.com/Talking with people dealing with public sector cuts
Posted March 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM -
Politics and Insights https://kittysjones.wordpress.com/Blog by Kitty S. Jones which features social security issues.
Posted March 28, 2016 at 11:33 AM -
Benefits Owl benefitsowl.blogspot.co.uk/The purpose of this blog is to provide information and comment about developments in the world of benefits and social security in the UK.
Posted October 21, 2016 at 3:13 PM -
Joe Halewood https://speye.wordpress.com/Joe Halewood writes about tenant and welfare wrongs.
Posted May 29, 2016 at 2:50 PM
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