Useful Links and Services

Listed below are some of the most common Useful Links and Services for access to national and local services for specialist advice or support. Please scroll down for our downloadable local solicitors list. Further assitance can be found on the national Citizens Advice website contains information and advice on a wide range of issues: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

You might also find the following links useful:

Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions – www.gov.uk/browse/benefits

Turn 2 Us – www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants

Consumer

Trading Standards – www.surreycc.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/trading-standards

Employment

The Department for Work and Pensions – www.gov.uk/browse/working/finding-job

ACAS – www.acas.org.uk

Enterprise First – www.enterprisefirst.co.uk

Careers service – www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Health

Healthwatch – www.healthwatchsurrey.co.uk/

How to find a local GP – www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/GP/LocationSearch/4

How to find a local dentist – www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Dentist/LocationSearch/3

Housing

Elmbridge Borough Council Housing Services – www.elmbridge.gov.uk/housing/default.htm

Leasehold Advisory Service – www.lease-advice.org.uk

Shelter – www.shelter.org.uk

Legal Information

Local Solicitors – Here is a list of local solicitors and those in neighbouring boroughs. The list shows the areas of work in which these solicitors specialise. It also shows whether they offer special rates. You should discuss costs as soon as you contact the solicitor.

Law Society – www.lawsociety.org.uk

Our Self Help Guide Page

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