Local advice services
For information on local advice services see our advice sessions page49.
National government contacts
Department for work and pensions
Benefit enquiry line
Telephone: 0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
Information about policies and strategies aimed at people on benefits, out of work, receiving a pension etc. www.dwp.gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs
Tax credit
Telephone: 0845 300 3900
Textphone: 0845 300 3909
Pension credit
Telephone: 0800 99 1234
Textphone: 0800 169 0133
Provides personal finance information such tax codes, national insurance contributions etc. www.hmrc.gov.uk
www.gov.uk
The central website for all government services. Good information on a wide range of benefits www.gov.uk
National advice organisations
Citizens Advice
Free, independent and confidential advice to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems.
Telephone: 0115 938 8050 Web: www.adviceguide.org.uk
Age UK
Range of information aimed at older people.
Telephone: 0800 169 6565
Web: www.ageuk.org.uk
Carers UK
Information aimed at carers.
Telephone: 0808 808 7777
Web: www.carersuk.org/Information/Financialhelp
Community legal advice
Free, confidential advice on benefits and other legal issues. Searchable directory of local advice providers.
Telephone: 0845 345 4345
Web: www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Neighbouring local authorities
Nottingham City Council
Telephone: 0115 955 5555
Web: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Council
Telephone: 0845 120 2985
Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/benefits_and_rights
Lincolnshire County Council
Telephone: 01522 552 222
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Leicestershire County Council
Telephone: 0116 232 3232
Web: www.leics.gov.uk/welfare_rights
North Lincolnshire Council
Telephone: 01724 296 296
Web: www.northlincs.gov.uk
Sheffield City Council (South Yorkshire)
Telephone: 0114 272 6444
Web: www.sheffield.gov.uk/welfare-rights-and-benefits-advice
