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WELCOME TO LONGFORD CIC
County Longford CIS provides independent, free, quality, confidential, up-to-date
information, advice, and advocacy services
to the public on their civil
and social rights, entitlements and the social services that exist to support
them.
ATTENTION
Co. Longford
Citizens Information Service
 
Community Retirement Programme 2017
“Retirement - the day you finally stop working and start living”
Co. Longford Citizens Information Service is hosting its annual 6 week Community Retirement Programme which is aimed at all those in the community who have recently retired or who are thinking of retiring. This includes, PAYE workers; farmers; homemakers; social welfare recipients; unemployed or self-employed.
The programme is designed to help you in the most practical way to prepare for, embrace and look forward to retirement. Modules include:
- Planning & Lifestyle Changes
- State Pensions & Other Entitlements
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- Legal Matters & Wills
- Options in Retirement
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The style of the programme is informal and conversational. There will also be an opportunity for participants to submit questions confidentially or in open forum.
This programme is free of charge and will run every Wednesday for 6 weeks commencing 20th September from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Teallach Iosa, Family Centre, St Mel’s Road, Longford.
This is a much sought after programme, and places are limited
To book your place contact
Co. Longford Citizens Information Service
Tel: 0761 07 5890 |
Latest News - last updated September 19th 2017
Services of the Longford Citizens Information Pensions - State Pensions (Contributory and Non-Contributory)
- State Pensions (Contributory and Non-Contributory)
- Fair Deal - Nursing Home Support Scheme
- IRIS - Irish Remote Interpreting Service
- FLAC - Free Legal Advice Clinic
- CAVA - Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice
* By Appointment Only
Co. Longford CIS has been allocated the European Foundation of Quality Management GOLD STAR AWARD on 18th
November 2013
Recognition for this is attributed to all Core; Community Employment; Volunteer Staff and the Board of Management.
The Service was accessed under the following headings
1. Customer Service Direction
2. Customer Service Culture
3. Customer Service Delivery
4. Created Value and Business Impact
Information on Losing Your Job and Keeping Your Home
www.gettingbacktowork.ie
www.keepingyourhome.ie
General information
Are you leaving Ireland for Europe?
Longford Citizens Information Service has compiled an information pack for individuals who are planning on leaving Ireland to live and work in Europe. For further information please click on:
Leaving Ireland-English
Leaving Ireland-Latvian
Leaving Ireland-Slovakian
Leaving Ireland-Polish
MESA
MESA provides a Supported Employment Programme for people with Disabilities in the Midlands.
We provide
a service to people with a mental, physical, sensory or intellectual
disability in the midlands, and are supported by FAS, to
access mainstream employment both full and part time depending on
individual choice and ability. Our details are Midland
Support Agency www.mesa4.com
Cross Care Migrant Project
- Cross Care Migrant Project has published a series of books aimed at helping
people who plan to relocate to Canada, Australia, the USA and the UK.
If you are planning to relocate to one of the countries mentioned
above, the books will provide basic information which will help you on your
way. They are free of charge and available at Longford CIC.
Citizens Information Board Publications
- Employment Rights Explained
- Entitlements for over Sixties
- Information for Parents of Children with a Disability
- Entitlements for Children with Disabilities
- Bereavement
Free of charge and available at Longford CIC.
INOU - The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
Published 20th edition of its WORKING FOR WORK. This booklet provides
information on welfare, work, education and training options for unemployed
people. It provides information on:
- Social Welfare Payments
- Looking for work procedures
- Employment schemes
- Taxation
- Trainings and courses
- Organisations
A limited number are available and Free of charge at Longford CIC.
Know Your Rights
Check out this months Know Your Rights as seen in local newspapers listing information on four current topics.
Location
We are located on Level one of the Longford Shopping Centre in Longford. We also provide Outreach Clinics throughout the County.
Longford Citizens Information Services Ltd is funded and supported by:
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Monday - Thursday
Office Hours
9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Fridays
9.30am - 1.00pm
Telephone Service
Monday to Thursday
9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Friday
9.30am - 1.00pm
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