We want The Big Bridge to be a vibrant, community resource so please fill in the e-form if you have any ideas to share by clicking on the above comments box. This is your website too!
Getting advice
Getting advice from an organisation such as the Citizens Advice Bureau can also help. Find your nearest CAB by putting your postcode in the search box on www.adviceguide.org.uk; the website offers a wealth of information on all aspects of benefits and money management. Or call 0845 120 3710.
Mencap offers advice on financial issues to families. You can find your nearest Mencap group through their website at www.mencap.org.uk , or contact their Learning Disability Helpline for advice on 0808 808 1111.
Buy with confidence
Rip-off scams, scams and cowboy tradesmen. Can you ever trust the people working in your home? Can you buy goods and services with confidence? The answer to these questions is "yes" thanks to a new Brighton & Hove City Council Trading Standards initiative. "Buy with Confidence" promotes and supports good, reliable tradesmen and retailers in the city, whilst providing an approved trader list. Member committees have been independently checked by staff from City Council's Trading Standard Service for compliance with the letter and spirit of the law.
To find out details call 01273 293340 or vist www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/brighton-hove.
Benefits for carers | Reducing your bills | Managing your money | Your pension | Money matters