Beat the crunch
Whether you're an individual, family or business, this is a
guide to the national and local organisations that can advise and
support you through the recession.
We want to make sure everyone affected is supported during the
difficult times we're experiencing.
Use the links on this page to find out about the help available
to you.
You can also go into any of our customer
service centres, where staff will be able to help point you in
the right direction of where to go for help.
Help with things like finding work, redundancy, skills and
training, careers, childcare advice and employment law.
Help with everything from applying for benefits and debt advice
to saving money and how to avoid being conned.
Information about things like mortgage rescue, homelessness,
council housing and moneysaving tips for your home.
We're supporting campaigns run by the Rochdale Observer and
Rochdale Online to help out local businesses during the
recession.
We're running a selection of free events
for local small and medium-sized businesses.
Help for local firms and people wanting to start their own
business. Information about staff training opportunities, legal
help and financial advice.
Information for individuals and families - including health and
well-being support and other lifestyle issues.
Things to do and services to use that won't cost you a penny.
Places to go, special events and activities and money-saving
tips.