Legal Advice on Other Issues
General Legal Advice
The Citizens Advice service is a network of over 200 independent local Citizens Advice charities across England, Wales and the Channel Islands, and the national charity.
RCJ Advice – Citizens Advice & Law Centre
The RCJ provides a service to people who are unfamiliar with court proceedings and cannot afford a solicitor. The service helps people to manoeuvre the court system and comply with court rules. The service also provides free and independent legal advice in relation to family law, civil claims, housing law, immigration law, as well as specialist services for survivors of domestic abuse and people who have experienced a miscarriage of justice.
Law Centres offer legal advice, casework and representation to individuals and groups within the community. All law centres specialise in social welfare law and may also have expertise in other areas.
The LawWorks Clinics Network is a nationwide network of free legal advice sessions to people who aren’t eligible for legal aid but also cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. Clinics provide free initial advice to individuals on various areas of law including social welfare issues, employment law, housing matters and consumer disputes.
The University of Law provides free legal advice by telephone appointments. The University offers information, advice and assistance on Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Small business enquiries, and Real Estate enquiries.
Toynbee Hall is a charity that provides free advice to individuals in relation to Debt and money, Benefits, Housing, Employment and Consumer law. Toynbee Hall also runs an additonal advice service for residents of the City of London advising on Family Law.
Housing
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. Shelter provides free, confidential advice to people with all kinds of housing problems through its online housing information and face-to-face local services, they also run an emergency helpline for those at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
Debt
Step Change is a charity specialising in providing expert advice and assistance in dealing specifically with debt issues. They provide free independent debt advice and practical solutions to suit your circumstances.
Family
National Family Mediation Service
The National Family Mediation Service provides assistance to families in conflict. They are able to provide help for people who are going through issues such as divorce and separation. The National Family Mediation Service can also assist families to resolve issues such as child contact as a result of divorce and separation.
Employment
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
ACAS is an organisation that provide employers and employees with information and advice to prevent and resolve conflict at work. ACAS operate both an online service and a helpline, and provide guidance as to what steps you need to take in dealing with problems in the workplace.
Equality and Human Rights
Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
ESSA provides free telephone advice and information on an individual’s rights of equality and general human rights across England, Scotland and Wales. Their aims are to help support individuals in finding solutions to their issues through alternative informal dispute resolution.
Liberty provides information through its website on a wide range of human rights issues.
Rights of Women is a charity which provides legal advice and information for women in relation to family law, criminal law, sexual harassment at work, domestic violence, immigration and asylum law.
Mental Health
Rethink Mental Illness is an England-based charity focused on providing information and support on mental health issues, including relevant laws and advocacy assistance.