Useful links and Telephone Number

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Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent, legal and confidential advice.

Shelter
http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/index.cfm
You have housing rights that are protected by law. Shelter cannot house you, but specialist advisers can help you get what you are entitled to.

National Debt Help Line
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
National Debtline is a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. Our service is free, confidential and independent.
At National Debtline they are committed to answering your call and then discussing your debt problems and the options available to you. The specialist advice that is given over the telephone is backed up with written self-help materials which will be sent to you for free. If your circumstances meet certain criteria, we can, if you are interested, assist in setting up a Debt Management Plan, for free.

South Somerset District Council
http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk
South Somerset District Council administer Housing Benefit and Homeless issues.  They have dedicated Welfare and Benefit Officer as well as Homeless Prevention Officers.

Department for Work & Pensions
http://www.dwp.gov.uk
The Department for Work and Pensions promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services.  They help people to achieve their potential through employment, so that they are able to provide for their children and to work and save for secure retirement.

Consumer Credit Counselling Service
http://www.cccs.co.uk/
CCCS is a charity dedicated to providing confidential, free counselling and money management assistance to financially distressed families and individuals.

Housing Benefit Calculator
http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=2092
By using this calculator you will get an approximate idea of how much benefit you could claim. You will need to complete a claim form and send it to the offices for an exact calculation and you should not delay in getting your completed form to the Council.

Working Tax & Child Tax Credit
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk
News and information on tax and national insurance, including downloadable leaflets and forms and the latest news on filing tax returns on-line.

Pension Service
http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
The Pension Service website provides impartial UK Government information on state and private pensions, whether you are retired, approaching retirement or planning ahead for retirement. It also includes a practical guide to the support available from across Government for retired people (Pensioner’s guide).

Useful Telephone Numbers