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Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 14:28

Adult Learning 

Part of West Lothian Council's service to help adults become more confident with their: reading, writing and numbers: everyday literacy and numeracy skills, or who is experiencing hearing loss and wishes to learn lip-reading skills. Provide a free service with access to workshops, short courses and ongoing individual learning.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 14:26

Advicenow 

Website which provides information on rights and the law in England and Wales.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 16:06

BEMIS - Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland

The Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland organisation promotes inclusion, democratic active citizenship, recognition of diversity, human rights education, and wider representation. Website lists projects and initiatives, events and publications.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:25

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre

Making the internet a safer place. Useful information.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 14:58

Child Maintenance Service 

Government website on how to manage your child maintenance service case. Includes: how to pay, if a parent does not pay, reportable changes, disagreements about parentage, complaints and appeals. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 12:16

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

A Christian charity that works through a network of local churches across the UK to give free help to anyone in debt. In addition to free debt help, there are job clubs, help to overcome a habit or dependency (release groups) and CAP Money Courses.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:10

Citizens Advice Bureaux Service in Scotland

Provide assistance with legal problems, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal etc. Email address on main site but not for contacting them re problems, however check local office info.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 17:05

Citizens Advice Scotland's Money Map

Sources of online support to: Immediate and essential money problems (Benefits and tax credits, Council Tax, Housing costs, Energy costs), making the most of your money (Utilities and switching, budgeting, banking, general savings tips, taz cod and wages)

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 16:38

CrossReach 

Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:27

EARS Advocacy Service to Older PeopleThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Free, Confidential, Independent and Professional Advocacy Service for Older People throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:09

Equality and Human Rights Commission 

Champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:11

Equality and Human Rights in Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Commission in Scotland champions equality and human rights for all. Advice and guidance to individuals, businesses and voluntary and public sectors. Aims to be an authoritative voice of reform.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 12:13

Future Pathways

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:28

GOV.UK

UK government website providing information and online services for the public. Email available through website. Formerly Directgov

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:54

In Kind Direct

Charity distributes new, usable consumer goods, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to charities, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises working in the UK and abroad.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:30

Legal Services Agency (L.S.A)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LSA aims to assist those disadvantaged by poverty, exclusion, disability, ethnicity or social isolation etc. who suffer injustice.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:31

Mail Preference ServiceThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Free Service which enables consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from or added to lists used by the direct mailing industry.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:01

Money Advice Scotland (MAS)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Provides facility to find a local, free money advice agency, debt advice, advice on consumer issues and mortgage advice.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:32

MylostaccountThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free service that helps you trace your lost accounts and savings.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 16:28

National Minimum Wage

Information about your pay, tax and the National Minimum Wage. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 15:25

Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England and Wales)

Aim is to bring neighbours together to create strong, friendly, active communities where crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely to happen.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:51

Neighbourhood Watch Scotland  

Neighbourhood Watch is a community led initiative to bring local people together to address crime and other community safety issues. Neighbourhood Watch groups often liaise with the local police, the local authority and other agencies.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:43

Phone Book - The 

BT online telephone directory which enables the search for business and individuals' home phone numbers, addresses and locations.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:29

Rape Crisis Scotland 

Provides a national rape crisis helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 29 June 2019 21:15

Refugee Survival Trust 

Supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. 

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 17:13

Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC)

An independent consumer research charity providing free, practical information for disabled and older people about home life and getting out and about, based on independent research.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:20

Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides information, advice, resources and training in the promotion of safety in all areas of life.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:10

SACRO (Safeguarding Communities and Reducing Offending)

Provides a wide range of services spanning all aspects of the community justice continuum. These range from conflict resolution to prevent disputes escalating, to supporting prisoners on release. 

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:35

Scottish Child Law CentreThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides free telephone advice service on all aspects of Scots Law relating to children and young people.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 17:18

 Scottish Hazards

A registered charity whose aim is to reduce injury, ill health and death caused by work/workplaces in Scotland. They provide free and confidential information, advice, support and training to (mainly non-unioinsed) individual employees and groups of employees. A COVID-19 helpline 0800 0015 022 is available for anyone concerned about Covid 19 risks at work including returning to work after, or working through, this global pandemic and needing advice on risk assessment, social distancing, work hygiene and all COVID 19 health and safety concerns.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:35

Scottish Law Online

Independent website for all who are interested in Scots Law.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:50

Scottish Legal Aid Board

Advice on how to go about getting Legal Aid.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 February 2016 15:31

Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Works to protect and develop access to the Scottish countryside for all.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 16:13

Shakti Women's Aid This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Organisation based in Edinburgh which offers support, advocacy and information to all black / minority ethnic women, children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse. Also have outreach staff in Dundee, Stirling and Fife. 

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:36

Shelter England

Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:17

Shelter Scotland

Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. Provides housing advice on: homelessness; finding a place to live; renting rights; eviction and repossession; repairs and bad conditions; families and neighbours.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:13

StepChange Debt Charity

Free confidential advice and support for those with debt problems. Email available through website. Previously known as Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS)

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:37

StepChange Debt Charity (Scotland) 

Free debt advice in Scotland - debt management and budgeting help ... free helpline, debt information and online Debt Remedy tool. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 12:55

Tax Guides: Pensioners (LITRG)

If you are thinking about taking money out of your pension, approaching retirement or are a pensioner on a low income.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 12:54

Telephone Preference Service This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free Service which enables your telephone number to be added to the TPS list, so licensed companies involved in telephoning selling will know you do not wish to be contacted / receive unsolicited or marketing sales.

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 17:15

The Money Charity

National money education charity helping people manage their money better. Develop and deliver products and services which provide education, information and advice on money matters in an appropriate way for young people and adults including: everyday money, saving, debt, financial products, planning, students.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 14:06

The New Well

A charity based in West Lothian that provides help for those going through a challenging phase of life. With the aim of bringing hope and connection, we are here to get alongside people as a friendly support. They currently provide a weekly Job Club, Chatty Tables in local cafes and a Counselling Service.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 14:19

Thinkuknow

Information / advice for staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer. Covers different age ranges: 4-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14+.  Plus Parent / Carer and Children workforce categories.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:46

Victim Support Scotland  

Provides free, confidential support and information, practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice system. for victims, witnesses and their family members affected by crime across Scotland.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 August 2014 15:24

West Lothian Advice Shop  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Advice shop deals with any enquiry but particularly in the following areas: Benefits, Money Advice, Energy Advice, Employment Rights, Housing. For info. about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under A within the A - Z services.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:39

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council information and services.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 15:49

Working Families Tax Credit  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information on the Working families Tax credits and child tax credits. Tax credits: general enquiries helpline 0345 300 3900 (text phone 0345 300 3909)