Sarah, a UCLAN social work student, shares her experience at ICANN

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At ICANN, we work alongside local universities such as UCLAN and Edge Hill to facilitate various placements for students to spend time learning about the charity sector and the support we offer to people. As well as medical students, who come to learn more about the benefits system and health assessment process so they can […]

New Year, New Volunteer Opportunities!

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We need you – perhaps you’re someone who might be unsure if they could volunteer, but who also has a heart for people and a desire to help. Perhaps you’re someone who already gives time to others in your community, and are looking for another challenge. Perhaps you’ve just retired and feel you now have […]

Help with benefits applications in Lancashire

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Lancashire County Council are funding help for Lancashire residents applying for certain benefits as part of their Cost Of Living support until the end of June 2023. ICANN are using our experience in advocacy to help with filling out application forms, as well as supporting Lancashire residents at assessments and appeal tribunals. With the current […]

All Aboard!

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Rachel, one of our advocates, was over in Chorley with the HARRI bus on December 1st. The HARRI bus (which stands for Health, Advice, Recovery, Resilience, Information), is run by the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS. It travels around Lancashire and South Cumbria with a team of NHS staff and other organisations. HARRI is one […]

Teaming up with Sahara Preston

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THURSDAYS in December: 10am – 2pm ICANN are providing advocacy support for women applying for benefits at Sahara in Preston. Appointments are available to fill out forms for PIP, Child DLA, Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit & Employment Support Allowance. Call Sahara 01772 702090 for further information and to book an appointment.

Keep Warm, Keep Well & Carry On…

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With the cost of living crisis hitting communities hard, events such as ‘Keep Warm, Keep Well and Carry On’ are a crucial way to help share vital information. Advocates Sarah, Charlie and Paula were at the Gannow House community event on 28th November in Burnley. They shared information about our Benefits Advocacy Service, which provides […]

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