Useful links: Information and advice
services
You can read through this information sheet, or go directly to
the sections you want to read by clicking on these links:
Benefits and money advice
Christians
Against Poverty (CAP) Money (link opens in a new
window)
CAP Money helps anyone to get in control
of their finances so they can prioritise their spending, save and
give more, and prevent unmanageable debt.
Credit Action (link opens
in a new window)
Credit Action is a national money
education charity offering a range of resources, tools and training
to help people handle their money well.
Directgov (link opens in a new window)
Government website containing information on public services,
welfare benefits and many other resources. Also provides access to
online benefits claim forms etc.
Financial Services Authority (link
opens in a new window)
Information for the consumer on many
financial services.
First Stop Advice
(link opens in a new window)
Single gateway to free, independent
information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and
finance for older people.
Money Advice
Service (link opens in a new window)
A free, independent advice
organisation which aims to help people manage their money
better. Provides advice and information online, over the phone and
face to face to help individuals make informed choices about their
financial circumstances. Has a money health check
online tool (link opens in a new window) that provides a
personal action plan to help people stay on top of their money
and plan to meet future goals.
Money Matters to Me
(link opens in a new window)
Website about money aimed at consumers
produced by the National Institute of Adult Continuing
Learning.
Money Saving Expert
(link opens in a new window)
Website produced by financial journalist,
Martin Lewis, to help you save money.
Moneysupermarket.com (link opens
in a new window)
Comparison site on a wide
variety of products and services. Has a Debt services comparison
section (link opens in a new window). Please seek advice from
an expert debt adviser before agreeing on any repayment plan
etc. You can use our Find an Adviser tool to find a local one.
Your Money Matters
(link opens in a new window)
Collaboration between Help the Aged and
Barclays to enable older people to better manage their finances,
especially in times of change.
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