Here are some recent enquiries to the Bureau. Click on the enquiry to see the advice given. These enquires have been printed in the  Parish Magazines within the area. If your enquiry is not shown here please go to the Contact us page for details on how to contact us.

I have seen adverts for companies who say they offer benefits advice and who say they

can help you claim backdated benefits on a no win no fee basis.  

How do they work and are they a good idea? - September 2010

 

I’m currently searching online for a property to rent.  Some people I’ve contacted have asked

me to ‘prove’ I have the funds by doing a money transfer before they’ll even show me the

property.  Is this legitimate?  - August 2010

 

Pension Entitlement. I am a couple of years off retirement age.  I know I won’t now get my

state pension at  60 but I’m unclear about exactly when I’ll qualify and whether I’ll be entitled

to a full pension when I stop work.  Can you help? – July 2010

 

House Repossession. I’ve heard about various government schemes to help people avoid

repossession.  I’m confused about what they are and how they work.  

Can you explain? - June 2010

 

Tax Credits. I got a letter telling me I was overpaid tax credits dating back to the time I

separated from my husband.  This came as a total shock.  I don’t have the amount of money

they want me to pay back. I  don’t know what to do – please can you help? - May 2010

 

Electoral Register. I’ve just moved house.  How do I make sure I’m  registered to vote

 in time for the general election? - April 2010