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Changes are coming to Universal Credit this week ...
Do you claim Universal Credit? You will need to keep an eye on your online account for any ŌĆśTo DoŌĆÖsŌĆÖ as you will receive one regarding your rent increase.
Find out what you'll need to do here > https://www.dghp.org.uk/changes-to-univer sal-credit-claimsŌĆ”/

** Changes to Homes4D&G's Allocation Policy **
Important changes are coming to the way in which Homes4D&G allocate their homes...
To find out how these changes may affect your application or list positions please visit their website here https://www.homes4dg.org.uk/applicant-con sultation/
... Homes4D&G wants to hear your thoughts on the proposed changes ... you will find a form to have your say by following the link above - please submit your feedback by Monday April 8th.
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ŌÜĀ’ĖÅ Universal Credit rules changing on 15th May 2019 ŌÜĀ’ĖÅ
If you live with a partner and one of you has reached pension age, but the other hasnŌĆÖt, then this could affect you....
If you are not already getting Pension Credit or Housing Benefit then from 15th May 2019 you will have to claim Universal Credit instead ŌĆō which could be much less generous.
... Try and safeguard your income now by seeing if you are eligible for Housing Benefit or Pension Credit.
Act now before you miss out. Get in touch on freephone 0800 011 3447 and ask to speak to the Switch Team.
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Time for somewhere new? New job and need to move? Our available properties page has just been updated for this week.
Find out more > https://www.dghp.org.uk/available-pŌĆ”/av ailable-homes-to-let/

Know anyone 14-25 who loves reading/writing? Events are taking place this weekend in Dumfries - details are listed below!
Big DoG is an exciting family festival taking place in Dumfries, celebrating childrenŌĆÖs books and creativity. From Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March, venues in Dumfries will be hosting authors and illustrators, putting on workshops, and even throwing a Neverland Paw-ty!
Hooked! ... Don't forget, for young adult readers and writers there will be a day of creative workshops taking place at The Stove on Saturday 30th March.
Tickets to the Big DoG festival are available free of charge for DGHP tenants - - simply select your tickets at http://www.wigtownbookfestival.com (use discount code DGHP19BD) or call 01988 403222 (quote the same code).
Looking for more info on Big Dog? Visit http://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/blog/b ig-dog-is-back where you'll also find more on Hooked!
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Changes are coming to Universal Credit ... starting April 3rd!
Remember to read our helpful tips as you will need to keep an eye on your online account and will need to complete a 'To Do' regarding your rent increase.
Still have questions? We're here to help - get in touch on 0800 011 3447.

SWITCH team at Annan Job Centre
Just a quick reminder - Fiona from our SWITCH team will be at the Annan Job Centre TOMORROW (March 28) between 10 and 12:30 if you or anyone you know want to speak to us or get assistance with their UC claim or to see if there are any other benefits that they may be entitled to.

Looking for something to do this weekend? The BigDoG festival returns from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March has a programme of exciting events taking place in Dumfries.
Tickets are available free of charge to DGHP tenants - simply select your tickets at www.wigtownbookfestival.com (use discount code DGHP19BD) or call 01988 403222 (quote the same code).

*Vacancy - Temporary Accommodation Worker (Dumfries)*
Are you good with people? Do you thrive in challenging situations and excel at problem solving?
Enjoy working independently and as part of a small team?
... A vacancy has arisen within the support team in our temporary supported accommodation project at Lewars Avenue, Dumfries. This project provides single homeless people and homeless couples with temporary accommodation and support in a safe secure environment.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Full details of the position - and a link to apply - can be found here> https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/dumfriesandgal lŌĆ”/displayjob.aspxŌĆ”
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Know anyone 14-25 who loves reading/writing?
Wigtown: The Festival and The Stove Network are hosting an event at The Stove, Dumfries this coming weekend (Sat March 30) for those passionate about literature & the arts.
More details are on the photo below!

SWITCH team at Stranraer Job Centre
Just a quick reminder - our SWITCH team will be at the Stranraer Job Centre TOMORROW (March 27) between 10 and 12:30 if you or anyone you know want to speak to us or get assistance with their UC claim or to see if there are any other benefits that they may be entitled to.

Please note - our Customer Service Centre (CSC) will be CLOSED today March 26th for staff training.
Our emergency repairs service will be running as normal on 0800 011 3447.
Any other queries please hold off calling us about these until the CSC reopens on Wed March 27th.
... Thank you in advance.
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Live in the Wigtown catchment area? Use the white household waste bags purchased from D&G Council?
We've been informed that these bags will be available to to buy from your local Dumfries & Galloway Council office until the 31st March 2019.
The bags can then be put out for collection with the normal household waste wheeled bins until 31.7.19.
... Questions or concerns? Please contact D&G Council direct on 030 33 33 3000.
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** Customer Service Centre CLOSED Tuesday March 27th **
Just a quick note - our Customer Service Centre will be CLOSED for training TOMORROW March 26th.
Our emergency repairs service will be running if you need us on freephone 0800 011 3447.
... Please keep all other enquiries until the Customer Service Centre reopens on Wed March 27th.
Thank you in advance.
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Not long until the Easter holidays now. Looking for things to do?