Free advice and local assistance from Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential and independent advice on problems including housing, consumer rights, benefits, employment and debt; services are available online, by phone and at local offices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland (separate arrangements exist in Scotland). Anyone in the UK can access general advice and referrals; the website includes self-help guides, an online advising tool and details of how to contact your local bureau for specialist support. Use the homepage to search topics and find contact routes for your area.