A UNIQUE financial advice service has been launched in South Yorkshire for serving and ex-armed forces personnel who are feeling the pinch.
The Royal British Legion has teamed up with Citizens' Advice and the RAF Benevolent Fund to assist members of the service community, their partners and dependants.
The service will offer advice on a range of welfare and benefits issues including money, debt and housing, and will be run from Sheffield CAB Debt Support Unit, on Broadfield Road, Heeley, and is funded by the legion and the RAFBF.
Ernie Bohm, of the RAFBF, said: "At a time when serving and ex-service people are faced with ever-increasing pressure from all sides, it is imperative charities work together, pooling our resources and expertise, to provide the best possible services to those who have served their country.
"We are, therefore, delighted to be collaborating with The Royal British Legion to provide access to Citizens' Advice's expert money management and benefits' advice services for all members of the RAF family."
Helen Coates, of CAB Debt Support Unit in Sheffield, said: "People linked to the armed forces have the same problems as everyone else, such as accessing benefits and needing advice with money problems.
"Once people leave the armed forces they may not be aware of what benefits they are entitled to and may need help with housing or employment issues."
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