Advice and Support

General Advice

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
This provides free information and advice on legal, money and other issues.


Financial Advice

Child Benefits
Information about child benefit entitlements.  You can also call 0845 302 1444

National Debtline
Free debt help and advice.  You can also call 0808 808 4000

Tax Credits
Information about tax credit entitlements 0845 300 3900


Loss and Bereavement

The Rainbow Centre
0117 985 3343.  Local organisation providing free professional support for children affected by cancer, life threatening illness and bereavement.

CRUSE
0844 77 9400.  Bereavement counelling and support

The Child Bereavement Trust
On-line advice and resources for bereaved families and young people.

Winston's Wish
0845 203 0405.  Help for grieving children and their families.

The Compassionate Friends
0845 123 2304.   Support for bereaved parents and their families.

Relationships

Relate
Advice, counselling and theerapy for families and couples. 0300 100 1234


Domestic Violence

Refuge
0808 200 0247 (24 hour helpline) Domestic violence help for women and children.

RESPECT
0845 122 8609  Support for domestic violence.