Sunderland
You can find information on where to get free advice and guidance on welfare support, debt, and housing matters, plus help with food (such as from local food banks).
Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.
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Citizens Advice Sunderland provides a city-wide adviceline service, available 7 days a week, offering free financial resilience checks, information, advice and guidance on welfare benefits, debt and housing matters.
Phone: 0808 278 7950
More about the Welfare Rights Service
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The Lightning Reach portal is a free online service that can help you find and apply for financial support from different places. This can include grants, funding from your local council and help with your bills, all in one place.
Phone: 0800 234 6798
Email: hello@lightningreach.org
Visit the Lightning Reach Website
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We offer a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
Phone: 0191 514 1131 / 0191 565 904 (10:00 -16:00)
Age UK Money and legal factsheets
Visit the AgeUK Sunderland Website
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If you think you may have borrowed from a loan shark and need confidential support,
Phone: 0300 555 2222
WhatsApp: 07700 102773
Visit Stop Loan Sharks Website
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Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section
Start your online Self-Assessment
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Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional