We are concerned that Central Beds Council has been overwhelmed by calls last week from people making enquiries, as many as 300 an hour. Here's a bit more help.
The most updated information provided by Central Bedfordshire Council as to where to go to get general advice and support is as follows:-
CBC - by telephone: 0300 300 8306
by email: customer.accounts@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Shelter offers face-to-face, telephone, email and on line advice.
Calls to 0808 800 4444 are free from UK landlines and main mobile networks.
Citizen Advice Bureau offers free, confidential advice face-to-face.
Call 08444 111 444.
National Debt line is a free, confidential service offering independent advice about dealing with debt. You can get information on line or by calling the free helpline on 0808 808 4000.
Bromford Support in Central Bedfordshire offers a floating support service to help you manage your tenancy and to live independently and can offer advice and help with claiming welfare benefits.
Telephone 0330 1234 034 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Houghton Regis Helpers offer a service for support with advocacy and form filling.
http://houghtonregishelpers.co.uk/ Telephone 07587 004514
Kind Regards
Susan
Susan Goodchild
Central Bedfordshire Councillor
Houghton Hall Ward
Tel: 01582 867557
Mobile: 07535246263
