Health and Adult Social Care
Advice now is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate information on rights and the law. They believe that everybody should have access to clear and effective guidance to help them deal with law-related issues. They provide information on a range of subjects including benefits, employment and familiy issues.
A national organisation that provide grants to those who need it most, for energy saving improvements like new boilers and insulation.
If you're on a low income, or you receive certain benefits, you may be entitled to a grant towards home improvements such as a new boiler or insulation, that will reduce your heating bills.
Age UK provide a local information and advice service that covers a wide range of issues including welfare benefits, legal help, information and advice on care home issues, money matters, debt, consumer and utility bill issues and many other areas.
A national charity providing free, confidential and impartial advice and guidance to adult asylum seekers and their dependants throughout the UK, in a language they understand.
Use an independent benefits calculator to find out what benefits you could get; how to claim; how your benefits will be affected if you start work. These are free to use, anonymous, and have replaced the Benefits Adviser service.
The Brighton Fund is a charitable trust with a small annual income to help local people in need. They have helped people meet a wide range of needs such as essential household items and special beds and chairs. You can view the full guide, including the eligibility criteria.
A local project aiming to enable people who have a history of being devalued, disempowered or denied opportunities to live as normal a life as possible ? to enjoy the same range of activities and experiences as anyone else and to have opportunities for personal growth and development.
They offer support and training where appropriate, in practical skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, managing medication, budgeting and social activities to people with mental health needs and substance misuse issues.
A local project that provide practical support, education and services for the unemployed, pensioners, unwaged & those in poor housing or on low income.
A national service that provides impartial information and support to help separated parents make decisions about their child maintenance arrangements.
Citizens Advice aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. They provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. They value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Citizens Advice aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. They provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. They value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice on issues such as debt, if your home is at risk, housing if you're homeless or at risk of being evicted, domestic abuse, family issues, or if your child's being taken into care.