Tamworth Community Advice Network

A support network has been launched in Tamworth to provide free advice and support to local residents concerned about issues such as managing debt, dealing with unemployment and the threat of homelessness.

On these pages you will find the details of a range of organisations that can offer you advice and support on a wide range of issues and concerns.

FREE DROP-IN SESSIONS

Get early advice, get support from the experts and find out what your options are.

Free and friendly advice on issues from money management and housing to employment and health is available from local experts based in and around Tamworth.

TamworthCAN Shop - 1 King Street, B79 7DB

Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm

Additional Hours Service
Tuesdays 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Saturdays 10.00am -12 noon

For more information contact TamworthCAN shop on 01827 768809 / 768821

The drop in service is being made available in addition to the normal opening times for each partner organisation

TamworthCAN is being is supported by organisations such as Homestart; Citizen’s Advice Bureau; Christians Against Poverty; Tamworth Borough Council and Tamworth CVS. The idea for the network was originally raised by local voluntary sector organisations and through Tamworth Local Strategic Partnership. Its subsequent development including the relocation to a dedicated high street premises, has been supported by Tamworth Borough Council.  When people need help one of the problems they often face is not knowing what is out there for them or how to go about getting the support and advice they need. The aim of the network is to make it easier for people by getting local support agencies working more closely together and promoting what they have to offer.

Contact details of local organisations offering support and advice, please note all details are subject to change.
Organisation Telephone Website & Opening Times
AgeUK






Information and Advice Helpline

01785 788488





 01785 788499

www.ac-communities.org.uk                             Opening hours:
9.00am - 5.00pm                                 

24 hour Care & Help at Home Team to advise on the range of services available to meet your care needs 01785 788477

Opening hours:
Monday-Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm
An answering service operates outside these hours
Practical help on the telephone with our free information and advice service.

Carers Association Southern Staffordshire 01785 606675 www.carersinformation.org.uk
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Christians Against Poverty

0800 3280006

07861540266

www.capuk.org
Tamworth Baptist Church
Wednesday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
King Street 1st & 3rd Friday each month 9.30am - 12.30pm

Citizens Advice Bureau
Phil Dix Centre, Corporation St, Tamworth B79 7DN
01827 305950

www.tamworthcab.org.uk
advice@tamworthcab.org.uk
Drop in open:
Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Telephones open:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm

From Monday 6th June - Outreach clinic for residents of Glascote only at Glascote Heath Library in Caledonian between the hours of  10am – 4pm.

Family Information Service 0300 111 8007 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/eyc
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Homestart Tamworth
Philip Dix Centre
Corporation Street
Tamworth
01827 62400 Opening Hours:
Phil Dix Centre
Monday -Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 3.00pm 
King St
Monday & Friday 9.30am – 3.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 7.00pm
Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 12noon                           
Lifestyle
Merlin House
Etchell Road
Tamworth
01827 306190 www.southstaffordshirepct.nhs.uk
Appointments available:
Monday - Friday 8.00am -7.00pm
King St
Thursdays 10.00am - 3.00pm
Manna House Counselling Service
258-264 Glascote Road, Tamworth
B77 2AY
 01827 302438

07876084758
Appointments only, Monday - Saturday
Pathway Project  01543 676800  www.pathway-project.co.uk
The Pension Service 0845 6060265

www.direct.gov.uk/
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm (telephone access)Contact address varies depending upon your postcode. Please telephone to find out local address.

Relate South Staffs
Phil Dix Centre
Corporation St
Tamworth B79 7DN

01827 709652  www.relate.org.uk
Opening hours:
9.30am - 4.30pm
Evening appointments available Wednesdays and Thursdays
The Rowan Organisation 02476 322860  www.therowan.org
The Royal British Legion 02476 316533  www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Samaritans
The Philip Dix Centre
Corporation Street
Tamworth
01827 709637/8

08457 909090
 www.samaritans.org/tamworth
Phones open 24 hours, 7 days a week
For visits please ring first for opening hours 
Shopmobility
Level 5, Ankerside car park
01827 709392 Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
South Staffordshire Family Mediation Service.
01827 314020 www.staffsmediation.co.uk
www.nfm.org.uk
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
SSAFA/Forces Help 01543 434111

Telephone number is staffed every day and messages can be left at any time.  This service is by appointment only.
Opening hours:
Kings St

Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Phil Dix Centre
Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm

SureStart Children's Centres:
Amington; Belgrave; Basin Lane, Glascote; Glascote Heath; Leyfields and Wilnecote

0300 111 8007

www.staffordshire.gov.uk/childrenscentres 

Opening hours:
8.00am - 6.00pm

Tamworth Borough Council
Benefits Team
01827 709540 www.tamworth.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 5.10pm (last interview time 4.50pm)
Friday 8.45am till 5.05pm (last interview time 4.45pm)
Tamworth Borough Council
Financial Inclusion and Income Team
01827 709709

www.tamworth.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5.10pm
Friday 8.45am - 5.05pm

Tamworth Borough Council
HEAT
Home Energy Advice Tamworth
0800 043 2815 www.tamworth.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Out of hours answerphone is available
Tamworth Cornerstone Housing Association 01827 319918 www.t-c-h-a.co.uk
Opening Times:
24 hours
Tamworth Credit Union Limited
1 King St, Tamworth B79 7DB
01827 65062/ 718809 www.tcul.org.uk
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.00pm
THEPP "Tamworth Homeless Education Prevention Programme"  01827 709217  www.tamworth.gov.uk/housing/thepp.aspx
Opening hours:
Monday - Wednesday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Time to Quit
NHS Stop Smoking Service
South Staffs Primary Care Trust
0800 0434 304

www.southstaffordshirepct.nhs.uk
Opening hours:
Norton Canes Office
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Philip Dix Centre
Saturday 10.00am till 12.00noon

  • More information 

For Free advice for a
debt free Christmas, a pdf poster is available from the link below. 

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TamworthCAN have produced a directory of local help available for individuals. Copies are available from Marmion House and the King St Shop.  A pdf version is available to download from the link below.

TamworthCAN 2011 directory

TamworthCAN Directory 2011

Helping you through the Credit Crunch Information:

Page 1 (pdf)

Page 2 (pdf)

Page 3 (pdf)

Page 4 (pdf)