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You will usually need to obtain a food voucher from a local agency or alternatively contact the free helpline on

If you are struggling with debt, it can be difficult to know where to get help that you can trust.

If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak call the National Gas Emergency Service 24 hours a day on 0800 111 999.

Citizens Advice Consumer Advice Line: 0808 223 1133. You can call the Citizens Advice consumer line for help and support

Your local authority may be able to support with you directly or point you towards local services in your area

These social tariffs offer cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.

Your water company can help you if you are worried about paying your water bills. Contact them as soon as possible to

This is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your

You can complete an online benefit check yourself using a trusted independent benefits calculator. Benefit calculators can help you work