Information & Advice Services

Below are links to a number of recognised bodies where you may be able to access free advice on a range of issues.

General Advice

• Direct Gov - the official UK government website for citizens.

• Citizens Advice Bureau Advice guide

• Advice UK - largest UK network of advice-providing organisations.

• Starthere.org - comprehensive advice listing for London.

Consumer Advice

• Consumer Direct - government funded service with regionally based advisors trained to give advice on all kinds of consumer issues.

Financial Advice

• Consumer Financial Education Body (responsible for helping consumers understand financial services in the UK and manage their finances better).

• National Debtline

• Consumer Credit Counselling Service

• Payplan - Free debt management plans, ivas & free debt advice.

• Money made clear - free advice from the Consumer Financial Education Body.

Health Advice

• NHSDirect

Legal Advice

• Haringey Legal Advice Providers e-Directory for 2010 by Haringey Community Legal Service Partnership.

• The Law Centres Federation

• Community Legal Advice - free, confidential and independent legal advice.

• Mary Ward Legal Centre - Legal advice for Londoners on issues ofdebt, employment, housing and welfare benefits.

• The Bar Pro Bono Unit

Last updated: 12th January,2011