Community Support
Advice & Support Agencies
Free, confidential advice on debt, housing, benefits, employment and legal matters. Whether you’re struggling financially, facing eviction or unsure of your rights at work — expert help is available right here in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield & Derbyshire
Local & national advice services
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre
Free, independent welfare rights advice, including support with benefit claims, forms, mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals.
01246 231 441
Derbyshire Welfare Rights
Free advice on welfare benefits, helping people check their entitlement, make claims, challenge benefit decisions and appeal to tribunals.
01629 531535 (check website for opening times)
Turn2Us
Free benefits calculator and grants search to help people access the money they’re entitled to. Check benefit entitlements and find charitable grants.
turn2us.org.uk
National Debt Line
Free, independent and confidential debt advice, helping people understand their options, deal with creditors and find the right debt solution.
0800 808 4000 (freephone)
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, expert debt advice and solutions for people struggling with debt. Debt management plans, IVAs and bankruptcy guidance all available.
0800 138 1111 (freephone)
ACAS
Free, impartial advice on employment rights, workplace disputes, dismissal, discrimination and redundancy. Helpline and online guidance for employees and employers.
0300 123 1100
Direct Help and Advice
Free independent service offering specialist legal advice on housing and repossession proceedings. Advice available on debt and welfare benefits, including sanctions and appeals.
01332 287850
Shelter
Free expert advice and support on housing issues, including homelessness, evictions, renting, repairs and housing rights.
0808 800 4444 (freephone)
Derbyshire Law Centre
Free legaladvice and representation for people who cannot afford a solicitor. Specialising in housing, employment, welfare benefits, immigration and discrimination.
01246 550 674
Helpful information
Struggling with debt?
If you’re behind on bills, loans or rent, don’t ignore it — contact a debt charity early. StepChange (0800 138 1111) and Citizens Advice can help you understand your options and create a plan. You won’t be judged.
Benefits you might be missing
Billions of pounds of benefits go unclaimed every year. Use the Turn2Us benefits calculator (turn2us.org.uk) to check what you’re entitled to. Citizens Advice can also carry out a full benefits check for you.
Facing eviction or homelessness?
If you’re at risk of losing your home, contact Shelter (0808 800 4444) or Citizens Advice immediately. Chesterfield Borough Council also has a housing options team who can help — don’t wait until you’re homeless.
Problems at work?
If you’ve been unfairly dismissed, discriminated against or not paid correctly, ACAS (0300 123 1100) can advise on your rights. You may have grounds for an employment tribunal claim — always seek advice before accepting a settlement.
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