Useful Links

Below are listed a number of useful links to sites that can help with all manner of issues from Dealing WIth Debt to Access to Benefits.

Legislation and Guidance

• Protecting Adults at Risk: London Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures to Safeguard Adults from Abuse. View Information.
  

Access to Benefits

• You will need to contact your local council to get detailed advice on any benefits you may be entitled to. To find your local council's website you can visit DirectGov
• Working tax credit - extra money for people in work. Visit the Working tax credits pages on the HMRC website for more information.
• Support for people who need help to work - To see if you qualify please visit Directgov and see the section on benefits.

Useful Money Saving Websites

• Money Supermarket allows you to compare products and services to find the best deal.
• Lastminute.com is a one-stop shop for the best deals on flights, hotels, holiday packages, restaurants or days out.
• VoucherCodes.com, VoucherCodes.co.uk and My Voucher Codes offer big discounts on goods and services with online voucher codes and promotional coupons.
• Money Saving Expert offers advice on getting the most from banks, tips to reduce bills, advice on reclaiming money, and shopping savings.
• Gumtree is devoted to classified advertisements for great deals on everything from cars and property to furniture and computer equipment.
• Advice Guide the online Citizens Advice service that provides help and advice on all matters relating to benefits, housing, employment and tax issues.
• Uswitch Is the price you are paying for goods and services really the best available? If it isn't uswitch.com will help you find the deal that is right for you and help you to switch.
• ebay this famous online auction website is still a fantastic place to pick up incredible bargains and have them delivered straight to your door.

Getting into Work

• Websites like CV Tips and CV Masterclass offer more advice on putting together the perfect CV.
• If you are currently looking for employment you can find career help and advice on the Directgov website. You can also browse some of the most recent jobs advertised on the site. 

Dealing with Debt

• The National Debtline can give you advice on managing your debt.
  Visit the National Debtline website.
• The Consumer Credit Counselling Service is another organisation offering advice and help with managing your debt.
  Visit the Consumer Credit Counselling Service website for more information.
• You can also visit Community Money Advice to find your local advice centre.

• Websites like MoneySupermarket compare hundreds of loans to help you choose the most suitable one for you.
  Visit the Money Supermarket website
• You should only ever deal with lenders based in Britain who are properly regulated.
  Check the Financial services Authority website for more information.

Get a copy of your 'credit rating files' to flag up any debt problems from companies like:

• Experian  - www.experian.co.uk
• Equifax - www.equifax.co.uk
• Callcredit - www.callcredit.co.uk

• You can check the best deals from different energy suppliers at the Energy Shop website
• You can also get tips and advice on how to save energy from the Energy saving Trust website.
• Cut down on your food bills by eating food that is currently in season. Visit the Eat the Seasons website to find out what food is currently in season.
• Support for people under 65 with a disability - To find out the current rates and get a claim form visit Directgov's section for disabled people.