ONE STOP, POP UP ADVICE SHOP COMES TO PEMBROKE DOCK

ELUNED MORGAN SETS UP “ONE-STOP, POP UP” ADVICE EVENT

The Pater Hall in Pembroke Dock will be bustling on Friday 27^th April, as Assembly Member Eluned Morgan launches the first in a series of money advice and well-being events across Wales.

More than a dozen local and national organisations have signed up to take part in the pop-up event aimed at helping local residents to access advice and support on a wide range of topics from benefit changes to energy savings and how to stay fit and healthy.

Eluned Morgan AM said:

“Many are finding that their household budgets are squeezed as bills continue to rise.  For people, especially on lower incomes, the changing benefits system and the increasing cost of living is makes life much more stressful.  In preparation for the roll out of Universal Credit, I’ve been speaking to local organisations to put together an event that makes it easy for people to get the information they need, all under one roof.”

As well as advice from organisations such as ATEB, formerly Pembrokeshire Housing and Future Works, St. John’s Ambulance will be giving some essential first aid tips and the Pembrokeshire Trading Standards team will be helping visitors to spot a scam.

The ‘Your Health, Your Wealth’ event will be interactive, with healthy eating advice and demonstrations with thanks to Tesco Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest.

Raise a concern

In addition to local support services, Eluned Morgan will be holding an advice surgery during the event, where local residents can raise a concern or ask a question about the role of the National Assembly for Wales.

Hywel Dda Health Board, Dyfed Powys Police and the Community Health Council will also be attending, ensuring that people have the opportunity to have their say about the future of public services in the local area.

A full list of the organisations taking part can be found on the special Your Health, Your Wealth website: www.yourhealthyourwealth.org launching on Wednesday which will feature videos and information on each organisation taking part.