Benefits and Tax Credits
Advice on all aspects of welfare benefits including recent changes to benefits and tax credits, eligibility for different benefits, what to do about issues with benefits and support for housing costs.
Debt
Advice on your options for dealing with different debts, dealing with creditors, and what to do if you have no money for things you need.
Managing your Money
Information on getting the best deals for utilities and communications bills, budgeting, saving and borrowing money, pensions and more.
Housing
Advice on housing issues including buying and renting homes, deposits, evictions and homelessness.
Work
Advice on all aspects of work and employment including contracts of employment, pay, dismissal, disciplinary action and Industrial Tribunals.
Relationships and Family
Advice on marriage, civil partnerships, separation, divorce and cohabiting. Also property issues and supporting children.
Goods and Services
Advice on dealing with faulty goods or services including items bought from shops, second-hand cars, energy suppliers and reporting scams.
Other Problems
Advice on discrimination, education, health , immigration , legal problems (including finding a solicitor) and personal taxation.
Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme
The Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) provides information, advice and one-off practical support and assistance to people who live in Cambridgeshire during times of exceptional pressure (subject to eligibility).