The following websites also provide valuable further information around welfare benefits and debt:
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Benefit Advice |
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Entitled to |
An online based benefit calculator - a useful tool to check your receiving your full entitlement.
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Department of Work & Pensions |
Government website which provides information about benefit eligibility, rates of payment and how to claim.
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Halton Borough Council
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This website provides details of the housing and council tax benefits system as well as essential information including free school meals and school transport assistance.
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Citizens Advice Bureau |
Provides information about benefits and debts as well as information on your rights and regulations.
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Age Concern |
Good information for pensioners and their carers – including benefit advice and pension checkers.
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Debt |
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The following website links offer free advice and information on debt to anyone who is finding difficulty meeting their financial commitments. They can also provide valuable assistance with Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) and Bankruptcy. Please be wary about other debt management companies as many will charge for their services. The following are free and impartial offering advise online and over the telephone.
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PayPlan |
The UK's largest provider of free debt solutions, including free debt management plans and IVAs.
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National DebtLine |
A helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
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Consumer Credit Counselling Service |
Consumer Credit Counselling Service is a registered charity whose purpose is to assist people in financial difficulty by providing free, impartial and realistic advice. |
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Moneysavingexpert.com |
Website from money saving expert Martin Lewis with lots of useful hints and tips on making your money work for you – it also has money off vouchers and deals of the week! |