Boosting Advice Project
The project, funded by Independent Age, aims to empower our beneficiaries over 65, giving them the tools and guidance to maximise their income and live independently.
Who can get help
Any refugee or migrant over the age of 65, living in Walsall or Wolverhampton.
Support provided
- Advice on immigration issues causing risk of destitution
- Emergency destitution support, including access to grants
- Benefit eligibility checks
- Support applying for eligible benefits
- Cost-saving advice, including energy advice, applications for bus passes, blue badges and NHS cost-reduction initiatives
How to access the support:
This service can be accessed by the RMC drop-in service at the Wolverhampton and Walsall Centres
Multi-language leaflets
Wolverhampton support
Walsall support
Project Impact
At RMC, we work hard to support people to create stable, settled lives in the UK. We provide the tools for people to grow, thrive, and contribute to their communities.
Equal rights in later life – Sara’s Story
Without a support network, Sara found herself facing destitution until a lifeline came along from the Boosting Advice project.