Additional independent support and advice

Debt advice and financial support

Stepchange

Free, impartial debt advice and support

Business Debtline

Free, confidential debt advice for small businesses and the self-employed

MAS (Money Advice Service)

Free and unbiased money advice, set up by government

CAP (Christians Against Poverty)

Helping people in poverty with services including debt counselling, job clubs and community groups

Turn2Us

A national charity helping people when times get tough, providing financial support to help people get back on track

Health and wellbeing support and advice

Macmillan

Support for those living with cancer and their relatives

Mencap

Support for those with a learning disability and their families and carers

Scope

Practical information and emotional support for disabled people and their families when it's most needed

Action On Hearing Loss (RNID)

Supporting people with hearing loss, deafness and tinnitus

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

Emotional and practical support for people who are partially sighted or blind

Other advice

Samaritans

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They’re available 24/7, every day of the year

Shelter

Housing advice, support and legal services for those struggling with housing or homelessness

Trussell Trust

A nationwide network of food banks providing emergency food and support

Refuge

Support for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They advise on rights, what abuse is, the support available and how to support others

Age UK

Help for older people and their carers. They provide advice on lots of subjects for free, including money management, benefits and pension