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If you think you or a vulnerable person you know is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, go to Brighton and Hove City Council website for more information
http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=b1129145
Find advice Agencies that hold the AQS (Advice Quality Standard)
http://advicequalitystandard.org.uk/
Enter a postcode and choose an advice topic to find tailored information for your area, including details of independent advice organisations who can help you get the advice and support that you need.
Advicelocal can help you with questions relating to: welfare benefits and tax credits; council tax, including exemptions and discounts; debt and money advice; housing and homelessness; employment and work issues, disability and social care; and asylum and immigration
https://advicelocal.uk/
Debt information sheet for Brighton and Hove Debt information sheet from Brighton&Hove City Council Jan 22
Citizens Advice Bureau, Tisbury Road, Hove 0300 330 9033
St Luke’s Advice Service 01273 549203
Brighton Housing Trust 01273 645455
Possability People 01273 894040
Brighton Unemployment Centre Family Project 01273 676 171
Money Advice Plus 01273 664000 or Advice Line 0800 9887037
A full list of agencies can be accessed here
Money Advice Service – free, unbiased and independent guidance around debt and money issue
Money Saving Expert – information on debt issues, money matters and many money saving tips
Step Change – charity providing debt advice and solutions
National Debt Line – free independent and confidential debt advice, useful factsheets and template letters
Turn 2 Us – large database of grants and trust funds, also a benefits entitlement checker
Us Switch – help around energy bills and switching suppliers
UOK Brighton & Hove is a partnership of 18 community services working together to support good mental health and wellbeing. Their mission is to help people find and receive the support they need at the right time, and to promote good mental wellbeing for all. They are your connection to local mental health and wellbeing support in the city.
To help people navigate and access services, they have a Central Access Point. If you or someone you know needs support, please give them a call on 0808 196 1768. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays). Or you can email at chat@uok.org.uk.
Buying and cooking on a budget. Top tips for making your money go further
https://bhfood.org.uk/how-to-hub/eating-well-on-a-budget/
Guide to shopping safely online
This is one of the information resources we have seen.
https://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/money-matters/shopping-safely-online.shtml
On the this website there are other useful resources including a guide to money-saving apps.
Debt & Mental Health – resources & advice from the royal college of Psychiatrists:
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/debt-and-mental-health
Asylum Aid
Provides free advice and representation
Advice Line: 020 7354 9264 – Tuesdays 1-4pm
www.asylumaid.org.uk
Brighton and Hove City Council : Main Website
Council tax information and complaints
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Brighton and Hove City Council : Housing
Web pages for council tenants and leaseholders including tenant online system
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/housing/council-housing
Department for Work and Pensions
Information about benefits
www.dwp.gov.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
A national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on independent living
Helpline: 0300 999 0004
www.dlf.org.uk
Financial Ombudsman Service
www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Pension Credits Line
Tel: 0800 991 234
Tax Help for Older People
http://www.taxvol.org.uk/index.htm
