Supporting Content
Matt Allwright on Unused Accounts
For Matt's advice on how to access your password manager, and check app permissions, click here.
To find dormant bank accounts on My Lost Account, click here.Support For Scam Victims
To find emotional support if you've been scammed, click here.
To report a scam to Action Fraud, click here.Defrosting your Car
In Marc Cananur's piece about winter car crime we talked about defrosting the car. Here's some things you should do.- Check wipers aren’t turned on or frozen to glass
- Turn on engine, warm blowers, rear window heater and air con (to remove moisture)
- Use brush to sweep off any snow
- Use a scraper and de-icer
- Don't use hot water it might crack your windscreen
Bell’s Palsy Support
You can find out more about Bell’s Palsy on the NHS Website Get support for all kinds of facial palsy from Facial Palsy UK, Changing Faces or The Brain Charity.Reporting Suspicious Letters
You can report a suspicious letter via the Reporting Scam Mail tool.
You should also report to the police through Action Fraud in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland you should contact the Police on 101.
Report suspicious HMRC emails, text messages and phone calls, here.
Avoid and report internet scams and phishing, here.
Check if a letter you've received from HMRC is genuine, here.
Council Tax
If you need more help with council tax then see here.Yvonne's Mac and Greens
Yvonne's twist on a much loved comfort food. For a reminder on how to make her Mac and Greens, click here.Telephone Preference Service
To find out more about signing up to the Telephone Preference Service, click here.Yvonne's Christmas Trifle
For Yvonne's Christmas trifle recipe, click here.Support for Household Bills
To find support for paying household bills, click here.How to clear your browsing history and cache
This is the guide for Microsoft Edge.
This is the guide for Google Chrome.
This is the guide for Firefox.
This is the guide of Internet Explorer.
How to Check a Domain
You can check how old a domain is here.Report a pothole
If you want to report a pothole in your local area click hereThe Cost of Social Care with Gary Rycroft
Find out more about eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare on the NHS WebsiteBriony's Sausage Three Ways
Briony's back with three tasty sausage dishes. For a reminder on how to make them, click here.Iona Bain's Savings Clinic
For help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save), click here.Burglary Support
If you have been a victim of a burglary and need support, click here.Matt Allwright on Boilers
For a guide to different types of boiler click here.Jacqui's Energy Saving Crafts
For Jacqui's energy savings crafts click hereJohn's South Indian Fish Curry
Speedy, flexible and not to be missed, for John's South Indian Fish curry, click here.Keeping Passwords Safe
To find more information on how to use browsers and apps to safely store passwords, click here.Anna's Ma's Lemon & Lime Cheesecake
For the recipe, click here.Car Finance Claims
Complaint letter template, click here.For more information on the Financial Ombudsman Service, click here.Theo's Lemon Chicken and Winter Salad
Try Theo's winter warmer by clicking here.Keeping Passwords Safe
To find more information on how to use browsers and apps to safely store passwords, click here.Finding Lost Life Insurance
More information about tracing a lost pension or life insurance policy can be found on the ABI’s website with the full list of providers and their contact details here.Jimmy's Stir Fry
For Jimmy's stir fried beef & broccoli recipe, click here.Sarah's Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry
Tasty and in-season, click here for Sarah's Sri Lankan pumpkin curry.Iona Missing Money
For more information, click here.John's Perfect Steak Hacks
For John's tips on how to cook the perfect steak every time, click here.Finding Your Council
Please click here to search your postcode and be directed to your council's website.Information on Mortgage Abuse
To access information from the Surviving Economic Abuse charity, click here.
Information on domestic abuse can be found at Action Line, here.
For help if you're homeless because of domestic abuse, click here.
Further information on domestic abuse can be found at Women's Aid, here.Dr Xand Type 2 Diabetes
For more information on type 2 diabetes, click here.Iona Bain - Reporting to Action Fraud
Reporting a scam to Action Fraud: Click HereIona Bain - Reporting a Scam to your Bank
Reporting a Scam to your Bank:
1. End all communication with scammer2. Call your bank immediately3. Explain what happened4. Respond to requests from your bank promptly5. Report to the police
Dr Tom on Sleep and Back Pain
Full advice on when to be concerned about your back pain, and when to manage symptoms at home, can be found on the NHS website by clicking here, or via the 111 service.The Complaint Template
For a template for a complaint letter and additional information Click HereDr Xand on Strokes
For support and advice on strokes, you can call the Stroke Association helpline on 0303 3033 100, or email [email protected].
To sign up to the 24/7 online community, click here.Benefit Cap Information
Please click here for the full list of exempted benefits.
For additional support go to Citizens Advice, StepChange and Turn2us.
Rebecca Mason - Abusive Emails
Report abusive emails to [email protected] - more information from National Cyber Security Centre
You can block your picture being used on Google Street View .Learn the steps of CPR
British Heart Foundation's RevivR Online Tool, click here.Volunteer Drivers
For help setting up your own scheme and more…
In England go to National Council for Volunteer Organisations.
In Wales go to https://wcva.cymru/
In Scotland go to tis.scot.
In Northern Ireland go to Volunteer Now.
Iona on Premium Bonds
For Iona's advice on Premium Bonds, click here.Felicity on Council Tax
Check what Council Tax band your property is in:
For England and Wales, click here.
For Scotland, click here.
Rebecca On Identity Fraud
If you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, you can report any suspicious activity to ActionFraud or CrimeStoppers.Cancer Screenings with Dr Oscar
For more information on Cancer Screenings, click here.Colletta on the Care Cost Cap
If you’re not eligible for social care support, you may be able to apply for other financial help from your local council or, in some circumstances, from the NHS. For more information, click here.
Iona's Advice on Pensions
For Pension Wise, click here.
For more information on Pension Awareness Week, click here.
To see if you're eligible for Pension Credit, click here.
Inheritance Disputes with Denise Nurse
For help to pay the caveat fee and other court fees if you have a low income or are on certain benefits, click here.
For advice on how to stop a probate application by applying for a caveat, and how to respond to a challenge against your probate application, click here.Rav Wilding on Home Burglary
To register your belongings for free via the UK's National Property Register click here.Felicity on Smart Meters
For the Citizen's Advice smart meter tool, click here. For the Priority Services Register, click here.How To Donate Blood
Click here to find out where you can donate bloodRav on QR code scams
To find out how to get money back from a dodgy company and escalate to the Financial Ombudsman, click hereDr Punam's Hair Loss Advice
To find more advice on hair loss, click here.Iona's State Pension Advice
For Iona's advice on State Pensions, click here.Financial Support for Single and Cohabiting Couples
To read about Iona Bain's advice and resources for unmarried people, click hereGary Rycroft - Small Claims
Lawyer Gary Rycroft explains how the small claims process works. View Gary's advice hereRav's Advice on Bike Thefts
To register your bike on a national database, click hereRebecca's Advice on Energy Companies Customer Service
For advice on your energy bills, check out these links
Citizens Advice
Energy Advice
NI Energy Advice
To find your energy supplier click herePunam's Advice on Psoriasis
For advice on psoriasis, click on these links:
The Psoriasis Association
PAPAA
NHSRebecca's Ways to Stop Junk Mail
Click on these links for advice on ways to stop junk mail:
Citizens Advice
Royal Mail Door to Door
Mailing Preference Service
'Your Choice' schemeSavings Accounts Advice
For Laura's tips on getting the most out of your savings account, click here.Sarah-Jane Crawford on Bereavement Support
To find out more about bereavement support payment, click here.Supermarket schemes
For more information on support available for your supermarket shops, click here.Laura's Advice on Overdrafts
Check out these links for advice on overdrafts and struggling with debt StepChange National Debtline Citizens AdviceNational Trust Film Locations
Click here to discover your local National Trust film locationsDr Punam on Fibromyalgia
For more information on Fibromyalgia, click here
Check out these links to Fibromyalgia Action UK and UK FibromyalgiaDonating Blood
To register to donate blood in England, click here.To register to donate blood in Scotland, click here. To register to donate blood in Wales, click here. To register to donate blood in Northern Ireland, click hereDr Xand on the E. Coli Outbreak
To find details for recalled products on the Food Standards Agency website, click here.Hayley Hassall on Courier Fraud
To sign up to the Telephone Preference Service and stop marketing calls, click here.
You can report scams to Action Fraud here, or contact them on 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call the police's non-emergency number 101.Matt Allwright's Bin Special
To find out information about your local rubbish collection, click hereIona Bain - Tracing Lost Pensions
Get help tracing old pension schemesClick here to access the Government's pension tracing serviceClick here to view the ABI's database of historic pension schemesGrace Forell - Foods You Shouldn't Put in an Air Fryer
Click here to view Which? Consumer Journalist, Grace Forell's guide on foods that you shouldn't cook in an air fryerMatt Allwright – Potholes
To find out more information on Potholes click here