Paperweight works across a whole range of issues relating to paperwork. We help people at a very vulnerable point in their life, giving them the time, the expertise and the care so that they can move from a feeling of crisis to feeling empowered and in control.
Read the personal stories:
If you were very short of money, on your own, and struggling with poor mental health, receiving a County Court Summons would be terrifying…
As her husband Sidney was dying, Carole knew there was a conversation about money they needed to have.
Claire’s daughter has learning disabilities. What support should she get? Nothing, apparently.
David had fought cancer. Now he had to fight his employer. But he hadn’t a clue where to start, or who could help him.
After escaping domestic abuse, Debbie now found herself hemmed in on all sides by legal and financial paperwork.
Dina wasn’t allowed to see her sister, who has Down’s Syndrome. On her own, she had to take the local authority to court.
Joe had no idea how he was going to deal with the garage full of papers. They’d been there since his mother died.
If you’ve never dealt with the domestic financial paperwork, that’s very challenging. Now try it when you’re blind.
The brown envelopes kept coming through the door, with ever fiercer demands. Simon didn’t know where to turn.
Ella used to get very anxious about bills. Now she gets Paperlite.
When Paul's wife was diagnosed her with early onset dementia the ElderCare Hub was there to provide practical help
Practical help with legal, financial and everyday challenges
Help coping with debt, budgeting and bills, housing, form filling, wills and probate matters.
Informal guidance through the legal maze, typically in civil or family matters.
Helping you get benefits you’re entitled to, such as housing benefit and income support.
When you need a regular
helping hand…
