City of York Council is aiming to help residents get more money this month as part of a campaign to encourage people to access the financial support they're eligible for.

A series of events in the Acomb area of the city will focus on the thousands of people who miss out on millions of pounds of benefits, credits or discounts to which they have a right but are not receiving,

The council's benefits advisors will be attending a series of advice sessions which will be held on:

·Wednesday 17January: Acomb Library between 10am and 12 noon. ·Wednesday 17 January: Foxwood Community Centre between 2pm and 4pm. ·Friday 19 January, Oasis Café at the Gateway Church in Front Street, Acomb, special session for anyone over 50 between 10am and 12 noon. ·Friday 19 January: Sanderson Court, Chapelfields between 2pm and 4pm.

Benefits advisers will also be in the community throughout the week at local supermarkets to offer support and advice.

Mike Coda, the council's Welfare Advice and Appeals Manager, said: "We have identified that as many as two out of every five York residents are not getting the financial support which they are entitled to. They are missing out and we want to help them get the support they deserve." Anyone who thinks they could be missing out on financial support should call 01904 551111 for more information. Benefits advisors are also happy to attend community or voluntary groups to offer advice. Please contact the team on the above number.