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Money advice

The national Money Advice Service has been set up by government and provides free and impartial money advice. They offer:

• Support over the phone and online.

East Sussex welfare benefits helplines

If you need help and advice with a benefits issue, contact the East Sussex welfare benefits helpline:

Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

03 calls cost no more than national rate calls to 01 or 02 numbers and count towards inclusive minutes on mobile and landline packages.

Local Citizens Advice services can also offer help with financial problems such as debt, benefits queries and assist with applications for grants.

Citizens Advice Eastbourne

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem – Eastbourne branch.
Citizens Advice Hastings

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem – Hastings branch.
Citizens Advice Lewes

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem – Lewes branch.
Citizens Advice Rother

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem – Rother branch.
Citizens Advice Wealden

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem – Eastbourne Wealden.
Brighton Housing Trust

BHT provides essential services across Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, as well as elsewhere in Sussex.
HARC

Hastings Advice & Representation Centre provides free confidential advice, information and representation to over 10,000 people in a typical year.
Age UK

From claiming benefits and advice on debts, to our pension calculator, money-saving tips and information on making a will and power of attorney, we’ve got it covered.
Money Advice Service

Free and impartial money advice, set up by government
Advice and guides to help improve your finances
Tools and calculators to help keep track and plan ahead
Support over the phone and online.