Support & Care: providing financial and practical support to people in the licensed drinks trade.
If you are having serious problems - perhaps because of illness, relationship breakdown or financial problems - Support & Care might be able to help you.
We are part of the Licensed Trade Charity, a national organisation that has been helping people in the licensed drinks trade for over 200 years.
We can help anyone in the pub trade providing they meet our criteria such as: licensees, managers, bar staff, brewery workers, draymen, drivers, office staff and cleaners.
If you would like to speak to someone, why not call our Helpline on 01344 898550.
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Long term sick using savings to support themselves
Support & Care can help those who have worked in the trade for a minumum of 3 years
Almost half of UK adults (46%) say they would dig into their savings to support themselves in the event they were taken ill and had to take long term sick leave, a recent survey by charity Elizabeth Finn Care shows.
Although 48% of people say they would rely on state benefits, the research suggests that there are significant numbers who are not aware of benefits and grants they may be able to source in the face of such an event.
It can take people a long time before they seek help with their financial difficulties, with only 6% of respondents stating they would seek financial help and advice from grant-giving charities if they suddenly fell ill and had to stop working. People are often too ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help.
Almost two fifths (39%) say they would rely on their partner's income, 14% would use overdrafts and 10% say they would rely on credit cards.
Over a quarter (28%) of respondents do not think they would be eligible for benefits if they were taken ill and had to go on long term sick leave, whilst 16% don't know if they are entitled to them.
As soon as someone becomes ill they should look at what financial help is available to them to prevent them having to use up their savings or fall into debt.
Dependent on particular circumstances, individuals who are ill might be eligible for state benefits such as Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Disability Living Allowance and Employment & Support Allowance.
Those who have worked in the licensed trade for a minimum of 3 years can apply to Support & Care for assistance.