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Name |
Tel Number |
Web Site |
How can they help? |
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Wigan Council
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01942 244991
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www.wigan.gov.uk
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All enquiries concerning council services
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Wigan Council Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
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01942
828644
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www.wigan.gov.uk
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Information on Council tax and Housing Benefit, how to apply and online applications
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Wigan and Leigh Housing
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01942
705040
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www.walh.co.uk
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Information and advice on all matters concerning your council home, rent, finding a home and reporting repairs
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Citizens Advice Bureau Wigan
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0844 8269713
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www.wigancab.org
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Free, independent and confidential advice to people in the Wigan and Leigh area and a range of issues including benefits, employment and debt.
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Citizens Advice Bureau
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www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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Free , independent and confidential advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. Helps people resolve legal, money and other issues.
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Tax Credits Helpline
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0845 3003900
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www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
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Tax credits are payments from the government. Get advice and guidance on eligibility and how the claim tax credits
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Unify Credit Union
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01942 516640
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www.unifycu.org
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A savings a loan co-operative run for the community by the community, offering savings and low cost loans to members who live or work in the Wigan Borough
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Welcome Credit
Union
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01942 828702
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www.welcomecreditunion.co.uk
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A savings a loan co-operative run for the community by the community, offering savings and low cost loans to members who live or work in the Wigan Borough.
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National Debt Line
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0808 808400
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www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
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Free independent debt advice for people living in different parts of the country. The law concerning debt varies depending on whether you live in England, Scotland or Wales and advice is targeted to you depending on where you live.
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Consumer Credit Counselling Service
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0800
138111
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www.cccs.co.uk
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CCCS is a registered charity offering free, confidential advice and support to anyone worried about debt. Offers advice and online counselling
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Wigan Independent Advice Centre
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01942 324851
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A registered charity offering advice on welfare benefits and details of surgeries held in the Wigan and Leigh area.
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Job Centre Plus
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0800 055 6688
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www.jobcentreplus.org.uk
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The Job Centre Plus is park of the Departments for Work and Pensions. Advice on looking for working and claiming benefits
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Consumer focus
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020 7799 7900
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www.consumerfocus.org
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Consumer Focus is a statutory organisation campaigning for a fair deal for customers. Includes information on energy suppliers and finding the best deal.
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FSA Money Made Clear
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www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
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Impartial information on a whole range of money matters. Straightforward information without any jargon.
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Direct Gov
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www.direct.gov.uk |
Official UK government website for everyone giving information on a range of public services
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