Useful links
Get advice
All our advice services are currently being delivered over the phone or online.
If you can't find the advice you need on our website please email or call:
0300 330 1025 (Leicester residents)
0300 3302 111 (Leicestershire residents)
Lines are open 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Specialist advice: Consumer advice: 03454 040506
An independent publication to help those looking for care and support in Leicestershire.
- Dementia UK: 0800 888 6678
What is Dementia? Help, information and support
- Help to Claim: 0800 1448444
Help for anyone to claim Universal Credit
- Macmillan Advice: 0300 4568400
Benefits advice for people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families or carers.
- Mesothelioma Advice: 0800 169 2409
Benefits and compensation advice for people with asbestos cancer and their families or carers
- Money Advice: 0116 4647239
Specialist debt advice for residents of Leicestershire county only.
- Pension Wise: 0800 1383944
Advice for over-50s about ways to take money from your pension
Local Support Services - Broughton Astley
Local Support Services - Broughton Astley (PDF, 241 Kb)
Useful links on Harborough District Council's website
Other useful links:
Information on Education, Libraries, Adult Social Care and Childrens services for the County
Seek help in arranging transport to vaccination appointments.
Universal Credit Guide
For information on inspections for schools, colleges, nurseries and childminding services
GOV.UK - The new place to find government services and information replacing Directgov and Business Link - Simpler, clearer, faster.
This is the Official site for UK Government giving information on a range of topics including benefits, employment, passports, driving licenses and education and learning.
Official Web site for the NHS 24 hour telephone helpline, NHS Direct. Information about health problems. How to keep healthy. Advice on when to call for help
Information about the Samaritans including contact numbers.
Details for the Leicester Branch of the Samaritans including details of their drop in service.
Official site. Includes an interactive roadmap providing information on roadworks and expected delays.