Useful contacts
Call rates may vary – check with your telephone provider for their charges.
For advice on all types of housing problems
For list of solicitors and legal centres that can advise on benefits, housing and legal issues
Information and advice about your rights at work
- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) (Great Britain)
Tel: 08457 474 747
www.acas.org.uk
Redundancy pay calculator
Tax credits
For job search and claims for most state benefits for people of working age
- Local Jobs and Benefits Office or Social Security Office (Northern Ireland)
See phone book
www.dsdni.gov.uk
For advice on returning to work, changing career, getting training and help with childcare costs
To find out about local courses
Budget calculator and Debt test
Cut-back calculator
To find out where your tax office is
- See recent forms or letters from your office
- Ask your employer
To compare fuel deals
- www.cheapestoil.co.uk (Northern Ireland)
Free independent debt advice
- Citizens Advice Bureau (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
See phone book
www.citizensadvice.org.uk (England and Wales)
www.citizensadvice.co.uk (Northern Ireland)
For bank accounts linked for compensation purposes
To talk to someone outside the family
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