Other local resources

Below are a selection of links that you may find helpful.

Benefits

Citizens Advice benefits calculator

Turn2us benefits calculator

Policy and Practice Benefits calculator

DirectGov benefits information

Water rates social tariffs

Severn Trent Big Difference Scheme

Thames Water Water Help

Other useful websites

Access Ava – free online tool that can help those of us that use Health or Social Care services with legal support.

Adult Education – free (subject to eligibility) English Classes For adults who speak some or no English.

Christians Against Poverty – free debt counselling and support

Gloucestershire Community Food Map – food support in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire connect and offload – helping you manage your mental health and wellbeing

Gloucestershire Enablement Service Drop-ins – provide information, advice, guidance and training to individuals who need support to develop or strengthen, daily living, social, educational, leisure or other skills.

Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service – Home Fire Safety Visits

Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing College – free and friendly, peer led educational courses and workshops, to support you to live well with your health conditions.

Law Society – Find a Solicitor is a free service for anyone looking for information about organisations or people providing legal services in England and Wales

Shelter – free housing information and advice service

Stepchange – free debt advice and support service

Women’s Services Map – the UK’s first directory of services for women in contact with the criminal justice system

Young Carers – Charity providing support for young carers and young adult carers across Gloucestershire.

You’re Welcome Glos – Inclusive Activity Finder for Gloucestershire

Your Circle – Gloucestershire’s online Community directory – connecting you to the care and support you need.