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26 of the best energy and money saving websites
We can help you find ways to save money with these 26 links to energy saving tips, benefits advice and support.
Housing Benefit: Get help paying rent
Housing Benefit is a government assistance program that helps low-income households with their rent payments. If you qualify for Housing Benefit, you can receive government assistance to cover your portion of the rent. Read our guide to Housing Benefit…
Housing support from your local council
Local councils offer support to residents who might otherwise struggle to find affordable housing. These programs usually take the form of housing allowances and grants, which can be accessed by meeting certain criteria (such as income level, age or family status)…
Finding free legal advice in Central Bedfordshire
We all need help from lawyers sometimes. But these legal professionals aren’t cheap. Read our guide to finding free legal advice in Central Bedfordshire…
A quick guide to housing associations
Housing associations are non-profit organisations that provide housing to members of the community, often focusing on those who would otherwise not be able to get housing easily.
Spotting the early warning signs of cancer can save lives
Read the signs and symptoms of cancer from the NHS website…
Housing advice
15 links to help with housing in Central Bedfordshire, including support with housing costs.
Helping you keep cool in the heatwave
We’ve found some handy links (thanks to our new volunteer, Owen) to help you in the heatwave in summer 2022. See useful tips for coping in the hot weather from the Met Office, NHS, The Guardian, Age UK and Sky News…
Education advice
19 links to useful websites and services for help and support with education…
Immigration advice
Links to local help for immigration: Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seekers Support (BRASS) BRASS is an established charity working to empower, inform, and support refugees and asylum seekers, also protecting rights with an aim to develop independence and involvement in UK society. BRASS has a free drop-in advice service that requires no made appointments. They also
Mondays at Mayfield in Dunstable
Come along to AdviceCentral’s Mondays at Mayfield in Dunstable, from 10am-2pm every Monday. Enjoy free tea and coffee and our award-winning range of support, for disabled people and people with long term health conditions. See full details….
Dial-a-ride bus services in Central Bedfordshire
Door-to-door accessible bus service. There is an extensive network of dial-a-ride bus services across Central Bedfordshire.