This page should be helpful if you are looking for advice and information. We will add more links and contact information, so you can check back here regularly.
National information
Debt and benefits advice
- Money Helper – a new resource from the Money Advice Service, Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. It offers impartial guidance that’s backed by government and can also recommend further, trusted support if you need it. Includes details of national helplines and how to find local free debt advice services.
- Benefits advice – all the information you need about benefits. You can also search the whole of Citizens Advice website from this page.
- Universal Credit Help to Claim Service – provided by Citizens Advice. Telephone 0800 1448 444 (8am to 6pm Monday to Friday)
Local advice and information
- Citizens Advice Coventry – General advice by phone on 0800 1448 848 or visit their website for details of in-person advice sessions around the city.
- Central England Law Centre – provide specialist legal advice to people in need. Visit their website for contact details.
- Coventry City Council
- Coventry Haven – offer support for people subjected to domestic violence and abuse. Are you worried about someone or about yourself? Phone 0800 111 4998 or email info@coventryhaven.co.uk. They also have a live chat feature on their website.
- Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre – offers help for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in Coventry. Get in touch by emailing legalteam@covrefugee.org
- Foodbanks – providing emergency food for people in need across Coventry.
- Homelessness Prevention Team – Contact the City Council on 024 7683 4025 (out of hours 024 7683 2222)
- Safe To Talk – domestic abuse support website maintained by Coventry City Council
