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Services that provide support with practical matters.
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Citizen’s InformationService Name
Citizen’s Information
Service Description
The Citizen’s Information service is the national agency responsible for providing information, advice and advocacy on all social services. They can provide information about health services, employment, social welfare, tax, housing, education and training, consumer rights, the environment, family and relationships, travel etc.
Contact Details
Call into your local Citizen’s Advice office or call the Citizens Information Phone Service.
Call: 0818 07 4000
Email: not available
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pmWebsite
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St Vincent De Paul (SVP)Service Name
St Vincent De Paul (SVP)
Service Description
Local SVP volunteers meet with the person or family to assess the needs and provide supports. This could involve visiting and providing support or issuing a grant to pay off a debt.
Contact Details
Go to the St Vincent De Paul website to find your local office.
Call: 01 884 8200
Email: info@svp.ie
Opening hours: Varies by locationWebsite
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Primary Care and Welfare servicesService Name
Primary Care and Welfare services
Service Description
A generic service provided to all age groups at community level. It aims to promote the quality of life and wellbeing of the local community. The Primary Care Social Worker provides short term interventions to individuals, families, couples and groups in the community.
Contact Details
Visit the HSE website to find your local Primary Care Centre. You can make a self-referral or a professional can refer you with your consent.
Call: 1800 700 700
Email: not available
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pmWebsite
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Switch energy providersService Name
Switch energy providers
Service Description
Switching providers when out of contract is a great way of saving 100s of euros per year. New customers can often get a discounted standard rate.
Contact Details
Go to https://switcher.ie/ or https://www.bonkers.ie/ to find the best current deals and read more about switching.
Website
https://www.bonkers.ie/