Wakefield District Citizens Advice Bureaux
The service is FREE to all comers and the advice given is totally confidential. The CAB can help on all topics including: money and debt, the benefit system, disability issues, employment, consumer problems, housing and homelessness, relationship problems and family matters, immigration, and legal issues. Ring 0844 499 4138 for advice and to book an appointment

Springs Advice Centre
Housing Aid at the Springs Advice Centre in Wakefield offers advice and advocacy on housing, debt, and benefits - telephone advice line 01924 302085 (mornings only; not Wednesday or weekend)

How to start tackling debt problems
Start tackling debt problems by establishing priorities, setting a personal budget, talking to creditors and getting impartial and independent advice

Find out about National Insurance
National Insurance (NI) - who needs to pay it, current rates, how to get an NI number and what to do if you’ve lost one

Pensions and retirement planning
Find out about pensions and retirement planning

Find out about Stamp Duty Land Tax on property and Stamp Duty on shares
Stamp Duty Land Tax on property and Stamp Duty on shares - how they work and how much you pay

Find out about Tax Credit and Child Benefit
Tax Credit and Child Benefit – what they are, who can get them and how they’re paid

Debt Advice Foundation
A registered national debt advice charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt

Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Don’t let debt problems drag you down. Talk to a debt help charity like the Consumer Credit Counselling service. For over 15 years CCCS have been providing expert financial advice to those in financial distress. Their services are free of charge and they can set up a debt management plan on your behalf. You can also get help online at CCCS Debt Remedy - so don’t pay for advice that you can get for free at CCCS