You can use this website to search for independent advice services supplied by agencies in and around the Bristol area.

About Advicewest.org.uk

Welcome to the website for Advice Centres for Avon (ACFA) – a network of independent advice agencies providing high-quality legal advice to the public across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

You can find advice by using the site search or you can browse by category or browse by postcode.

You can also find self-help materials to begin managing your problems yourself in the ‘Resources’ section in the menu above.

If you are a member of ACFA then please log-in to gain access to all areas of the site.

If you are an agency who is interested in becoming part of the ACFA network then please go the 'Join ACFA' page for more details.

If you would like people to know about us, please download our poster here.

 

News

  • Advice Matters Bulletin December 2011
    2011-12-21 13:47
    liz
    News and views from Advice Agencies in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Topics include: Beneft Fraud, Bristol and Avon Chinese Women's Group, Legal Aid Cuts, New Advice Services for the Elderly, Volunteers Programme, DLA update...
  • Christmas Opening Hours and changes to sessions
    2011-12-09 09:38
    spac
    St Pauls Advice Centre and outreach services will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 22nd December through to 10am on Tuesday 2nd January for the Christmas break. There will be a limited reception service during the week prior and the last drop-in...
  • Recent and Forthcoming Benefit Changes from August 2011
    2011-11-23 15:44
    liz
    For an up to date chart outlining the forthcoming benefit changes, the impact and analysis at a glance, download  NAWRA's chart here
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Community legal advice

Many of ACFA's members meet the quality standards set by the Legal Services Commission.

You can find out more via the Directgov website (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/GettingLegalAdvi...) where you can  find a local legal adviser or use their calculator to see if you qualify for legal aid. Information is available in English & Welsh.

You can also use the Community Legal Advice telephone helpline (0845 345 4 345), which provides independent advice about debt, education, benefits and tax credits, employment and housing problems to people who live on a low income or benefits.

Mobile users can text 'legalaid' and their name to 80010 to receive a call back from an adviser within 24 hours.