Useful Contacts

West Lancs Council Customer Service 01695 577177

CAB Advice Line 08444 991191

Stop Loan Sharks (Direct Gov) 03005 55222

Consumer Credit Counselling Service 08001 381111

National Debt Line 08088 084000

Benefit Enquiry Line 01695 714000

Housing Benefit 030079 00380

Council Tax 030079 00381

Rents Team 016955 85252

Money Advice 01695585252

www.westlancs.gov.uk – Council services, help and advice

www.consumerfocus.org.uk – List of approved energy supplier comparison sites. Advice on complaining

www.thesite.org – Advice for 16-25 on the real world

www.moneyadvice.gov.uk – Guide to public sector services e.g. education, money, work, benefits, health and your rights

www.credit.action.org.uk – get out / stay out of debt

www.moneysupermarket.com – compare energy suppliers, utility providers and other products

www.lovefoodhatewaste.com – info on food, healthy eating on a budget. Tips on saving time and money