Useful links – national

We are not responsible for the content of non Citizens Advice websites – but we think these are pretty good!

Money Advice Service – Cut-back Your Spending Calculator
Reclaim PPI for free – MoneySavingExpert’s complete guide
Gov.uk – Taxes
TaxAid – help with tax problems if you are on a low income
Financial Ombudsman – settling disputes between consumers and their banks and other financial institutions
Find if there is a credit union you can join

StepChange – Free Telephone Debt Advice, an on-line Debt Remedy tool that can suggest the best option for you and they can set up DMPs, DROs and IVAs for you.
National Debtline – Free Telephone Debt Advice and a lot of good Fact Sheets online.
Business Debtline – Free Telephone Advice if you are self employed or have a small limited company.
Debt Camel – the personal website of a Citizens Advice advisor, taking a jargon-free approach to debt
CABmoney – a debt advice information guide and resource created by NE Derbyshire Citizens Advice, including an assisted self-help Debt Management Plan (DMP).
Stop Loan Sharks – report a loan shark in confidence, or even anonymously.

Relate – counselling, support and information on relationships
Gov.uk – Divorce and Separation
CAFCASS – Cafcass represents children in family court cases. We make sure that children’s voices are heard and decisions are taken in their best interests.
Domestic Violence helpline – A freephone 24 hour national Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge.
Macmillan Cancer support – Practical financial and medical information and support for people with cancer and their families
Mind – Mental Health
Carers UK – trying to make life better for carers
Samaritans – someone to talk to about what is troubling you

Age UK – Arranging for someone to make decisions about your finance or welfare (Power of Attorney and other options)
Age UK – Care and Home information on housing choices, including care homes and what help you can get in your own home
Gov.uk – State Pension
Pension Wise – Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth is a Pension Wise centre, so we can organise a face-to-face appointment at our offices if you are over 50 and thinking of taking money out of your pension.