Advice and support
Advocacy for All
The service offers autism peer group support groups. Sometimes you may feel you are not being listened to, for example by health and social care professionals, or by those who provide services, or even perhaps your own family, and you may feel unable to communicate…
Pay day loans - what you need to know
A payday loan may seem like a quick fix for short-term money problems, but it can lead to long-term debt. Learn the facts and explore cheaper alternatives that can allow you to avoid payday loans.
Uswitch
Clear and independent money saving advice. The UK-based call centre staff are trained to help you switch and save.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The FCA makes sure that financial advisers provide consumers with a fair service.
Money Advice Service
Free and impartial advice about different options available to pay for care and support. If you would prefer to speak to an adviser face to face, the service works with a number of partners across the UK. Web chat is also available. The service is…
DisabledGo - directory for people with limited mobility to plan their travel
The directory offers detailed information on thousands of venues across the UK and Ireland on shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and many more.
West Kent Lifeways
West Kent Lifeways offers a wide range of services. It offers practical help that meets your needs for a limited period to enable you to cope better when living in your own home becomes challenging. The Crisis Team can help you to take the necessary…
FirstStop Advice - for older people
Information and advice service for older people to enable them to live independently and make informed choices about care and support. Advisors are trained to provide detailed information about state benefits and entitlements, and to explain the main types of financial products of particular relevance…
Independent Age - advice and befriending for older people
At Independent Age, we want to make the UK a better place to grow older. We understand the issues faced in later life, we campaign for change, and we provide support people can rely on – from award-winning information guides to a network of volunteers…
Kent Bereavement Advice Service
Practical information and advice on what to do after the death of a partner, relative or friend on a range of issues.