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The Information and Support Service can support those who do not have legal representation and are applying to redress schemes relating to the Horizon scandal.

• Updated: 23 December 2025

This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

• Overview

  Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…

• Benefits, tax and work

  Find out what support is available in England to help increase your…

• Living costs: bills, housing and health

  Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in…

• If you’re 60 or over

  Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This…

• If you’re disabled or have a health condition

  Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health…

• Childcare and maternity costs

  Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in…

• Managing money, savings and debt

  Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…

• If you’re finding things difficult

  Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re…

Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give help and support - contact your council to find out more

Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.

This guide is for non-criminal cases. Use this guide to understand how to arrange for someone to support you during your telephone or video hearing.

• Updated: 18 November 2025

Information about the range of help and support available from the Further Education Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.

• Updated: 19 February 2026

Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.

• Updated: 1 April 2025

Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.

Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim