Useful Links and Services

The national Citizens Advice website provides information and advice on a wide range of issues.  This page lists some other websites that you might find useful for further information and support. There is a link to a list of local solicitors at the bottom of the page.

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 Business South advice on starting and developing a business in Surrey –  www.businesssouth.org 

Careers service – www.nationalcareers.service.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 – https://www.lease-advice.org/

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