You can find online information on a range of issues by visiting the Citizens Advice website Adviceguide  or by following the links to other useful organisations below.

Please note that we cannot assume responsibility for the content of these websites and their inclusion should not be taken as an endorsement by North Somerset CAB. You can read more about our website disclaimer, copyright and privacy policies by visiting our privacy page .

 

ADVICE AGENCIES

Adviceguide
Citizens Advice website     

Advice West
Find help on a range of issues in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset

BENEFITS

Directgov
Information on benefits you may be entitled to

HM Revenue and Customs
Information on tax credits, child benefit and more

Turn2us
Online benefit calculator and access to benefits and grants

BUSINESS

Business Link
Online resource for firms, includes information on start-ups and finance

Department for Business Information & Skills
Information for businesses and self-employed, including advice on tax, jobs, pensions and employing people

North Somerset Enterprise Agency
Support for small businesses and start-ups

CONSUMER

Consumer helpline: 08454 040506 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
(phone charges apply)

Directgov
Information on your consumer rights

North Somerset Trading Standards
Information on issues covered by trading standards

DEBT

Business Debtline
Free, confidential and independent debt advice for the self-employed

Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Free and anonymous debt advice    

National Debtline
Free advice on how to deal with your debt problems

Payplan
Free advice and information on a range of debt management solutions
 

EMPLOYMENT

ACAS
Advice on employment issues

FINANCIAL

Money Advice Service
Free advice on a range of money and financial issues   

GOVERNMENT

North Somerset Council  
Portal to matters dealt with by the local council   

Local councillors
Find your local councillor in North Somerset

Liam Fox
MP for North Somerset

John Penrose
MP for Weston-super-Mare

European Parliament (enter South West in countries box).
Find out more about the MEPS representing the South West

HEALTH

GP finder
List of GPs and their services in North Somerset

NHS Direct  
Advice and information on all aspects of health

NHS North Somerset
Responsible for health needs in North Somerset

Social Care
Information and support for vulnerable people in North Somerset
 

HOUSING

Shelter
Free, confidential advice on housing issues and homelessness

Directgov
Advice about your home including renting, homlessness and disputes

North Somerset Council
Information on applying for housing in North Somerset 

WDGB (Woodspring Deposit Guarantee Board)
Charity helping the homeless including bonds for rented homes

LEGAL

Immigration - Avon & Bristol Law Centre 
Free, independent advice on all aspects of immigration and asylum

Legal Adviser Finder
Find legal advisers or solicitors near you