Drop-in cost of living surgery in Aviemore to offer support
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A drop-in surgery will be held in Aviemore to offer practical support to people struggling with the cost of living.
It is one of three being hosted by Inverness, Nairn Badenoch and Strathspey MP, Drew Hendry, after being contacted daily by worried constituents.
The other two will take place in Inverness and Nairn and will be attended by other organisations and individuals offering advice.
They include the Highland Council welfare support team, Social Security Scotland and Home Energy Scotland which will attend all three.
Mr Hendry will be on hand to offer advice and support in relation to Parliamentary matters.
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"The cost of living crisis is still a huge worry for folk across our communities," Mr Hendry said.
"Every week my inbox is inundated with people desperate for help – many of whom have never been in financial difficulty before.
"Of course, this problem is one made at Westminster by the UK Government, and I will continue to do all in my power to pressure the Tories into doing the right thing.
"But these events are not political in their nature – this is about ensuring that folk get the help that they are entitled to.
"A huge thanks to all who are getting behind the idea and helping out by attending. If you, or someone you know, is struggling or just wants some friendly advice for maximising their resources, pop along, no appointment necessary."
Events and organisations attending are:
Merkinch Community Centre, Inverness – February 16, noon to 2pm
Albyn Housing
MFR Cash for Kids
Change Mental Health
Department for Work and Pensions
Highland Council Welfare Support Team
Home Energy Scotland
Social Security Scotland
Councillor Jackie Hendry
Councillor Kate Maclean
Aviemore Community Centre – February 18, 4.30pm to 6pm
Highland Council Welfare Support Team
Home Energy Scotland
Social Security Scotland
Councillor Muriel Cockburn
Nairn Community and Arts Centre on February 17, 12.30pm to 2pm
Albyn Housing
Change Mental Health
Department for Work and Pensions
Highland Council Welfare Support Team
Home Energy Scotland
Social Security Scotland
