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

  • Welfare Benefit Changes 2012
    2012-02-06 11:32
    liz
    For up to date information on the forthcoming benefit changes click on the National Association of Welfare Rights Adviser website at http://www.nawra.org.uk.
  • Advice Matters Bulletin January/February 2012
    2012-02-03 12:14
    liz
    For up to date news on advice services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire click here.
  • 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...
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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.