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Citizens Advice Taunton
Citizens Advice Taunton provide free, confidential, impartial and independent information, advice and guidance in the Somerset West and Taunton area.
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Age UK Somerset
Help for those over 50 and their carers in the Somerset area, services include advice on Welfare, Benefits, Housing, Social Care and Health and Disability.
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Samaritans Taunton
Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide in the Taunton and surrounding areas.
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Mind Somerset
Mind Somerset provides specialised impartial support and advice to empower anyone experiencing mental health problems in the Somerset and surrounding areas.
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Escape Support Group
Escape support Group provides opportunities and support to families with children with special needs in the Somerset area.
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The Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust provides emergency food and support to anyone locked in poverty in the Somerset area.
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Turning Point
Turning point provides help , support and advice on a range of health and wellbeing issues such as drugs, alcohol, mental health and learning disabilities.
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National Debt Advice
Please click here for further information on National charities and debt advice organisations.
Benefit & Budgeting Calculator
Welcome to the Benefit and Budgeting Calculator by Policy in Practice.
Using this calculator, you can:
- Find out which welfare benefits you could receive
- Know how your income will change with Universal Credit
- Compare your income under the current system and Universal Credit
- See how much income will be left after paying your housing costs
- Access links to claim for benefits
Start your calculation here