Welcome to Advice NI

The Independent Advice Network, providing advice to those who need it most.

Freephone advice helpline

0800 915 4604

Email us for advice

advice@adviceni.net

Face to face advice

Please contact an Advice NI member.

For non-advice-related queries, email:

comms@adviceni.net

More help and advice

  • Benefits

    We can provide advice on a range of benefit issues. You also find out information on benefits for carers, those with disabilities, being out of work, bereavement, housing, and more.

  • Money & Debt

    We can provide advice on personal debt and business debt, and we have a range of self-help resources, including factsheets and money management tools.

  • Cost of living

    On this page we outline some of the ways in which you can access additional support and offer advice on managing your bills in light of the current cost of living crisis. If you are still unclear about the support you might be able to access, local advice agencies and the Advice NI helplines are here to help make things clearer.

  • Move to UC

    ‘Move to UC’ refers to the UK government’s plan to move ‘legacy’ benefit claimants on to Universal Credit (UC). Universal Credit is designed to replace benefits such as income-based JSA and ESA, Income Support, Housing Benefit, and Child and Working Tax Credits.

  • EU Settlement Scheme

    The EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed. If you still need to apply, we can provide free advice and support to assist you to make a late application.

  • Family

    Find out information on different benefits and entitlements for families including Child Benefit, Maternity Allowance, and Tax-Free Childcare.

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Advice NI members are spread across Northern Ireland.

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