Looking for further information? Here are some websites which may provide further assistance.

• N.H.S. – Direct link to the N.H.S. website which has constantly updated information.
• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/about-us/contact-us/west-lancashire-wellbeing-centre/ - Age UK West Lancashire
• https://westlancsark.co.uk/ - For help with homelessness, veterans, alcohol or drug abuse, training
• West Lancs CVS – Direct link to the West Lancs CVS website for those looking for information about welfare & benefit entitlement.
• https://www.acas.org.uk/ – Advice for employees and employers.
• https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/housing-support/ - Help for Households Support from UK Gov
• Universal Credit – Direct link to the Universal Credit website for those looking for information about benefit entitlement.
• T.A.S.C. – Advice is also available from TASC (Tailored Advice Services in Communities) a partner organisation that covers Kirkby and the wider area.
• Find a job – Direct link to the 'Find a Job' website for jobseekers looking for employment opportunities within the local area.
• John Moores Foundation – The John Moores Foundation is a registered charity, established in 1964, that gives money to community organisations doing charitable work. They focus on funding projects based in Merseyside (including Skelmersdale, Halton, and Ellesmere Port) and Northern Ireland.
• The Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust – The Elizabeth L Rathbone Charitable Trust is a grant-giving charity which supports projects and organisations which benefit disadvantaged people living in Merseyside and Lancashire.
• https://www.clothworkersfoundation.org.uk/– The charity aims to improve the lives of people and communities, particularly those facing disadvantage.
• https://www.ntas.org.uk/– NT&AS delivers individual specialist education programmes of support. The organization works nationally with young people who are facing difficulty in accessing education.
• Direct.gov.uk Managing Debt – Money, tax and benefits advice
• Energy Saving Trust – Make the Energy Saving Trust your first stop for independent and impartial advice about how to save energy and money.
• Home Heat Helpline – Free help and advice with your energy bills
• LATUC – Lancashire Association of Trades Union Councils
• Legal Services Commission – Advice for civil matters
• Money Advice Service – Health Check – The Money Advice Service was set up by government. They are independent and give free, unbiased advice to help you make the most of your money.
• North West TUC – The North West TUC represents nearly one million working people. We campaign to ensure that workers enjoy the best possible conditions at work, are fairly treated and have a voice in society
• Stop Loan Shark Campaign – Loan sharks are illegal moneylenders who often charge very high interest rates – check if a company is licensed and how to report one that isn’t
• Trades Union Council (TUC) – The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. With 54 affiliated unions representing 6.2 million working people from all walks of life, we campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad
• https://knowsleymutualcu.co.uk/ - Safe and ethical financial services forfamilies
• Unify Credit Union – Providing low-cost ethical financial services
• Consumer Vulnerability in West Lancs - A Case Study by ICAN View Consumer Vulnerability in West Lancs-A SWLICAN Survey March 2022.pdf