Help if you need to stay at home due to COVID-19
If you don’t have family, friends or a support network that can help you get the things you need we can help you
If you have been told to self-isolate you may be entitled to the government's NHS Test and Trace support payment
Help is available if you are experiencing financial difficulties or are feeling stressed or worried
Call Dorset Citizens Advice on 0800 144 8848
Call the Dorset Citizens Advice line freephone on 0800 144 8848 or textphone 0800 144 8884. All advice is free, confidential and impartial. Citizens Advice will not charge you to call the helpline but your service provider might do. See more about Citizens Advice call charges.
Talk to someone now
Whether it’s paying the rent or mortgage, keeping up with bill payments, redundancy, free school meals, benefits, mental health or relationship support, speak to someone now.
We are working with Dorset Citizens Advice, and often a chat with a specialist adviser is enough to set you in the right direction.
We want you to know you’re not alone, there is a range of help and support available. Specialist advisers can help you with immediate problems and help plan for the longer term.
Find out how to get help paying utility bills this winter.
Managing debt and financial advice
Help and advice if you’re at risk of losing your home or are homeless
Advice for workers about redundancy, reduced hours and employment rights
Find how to access food if you are struggling
Help if you are struggling to pay Council Tax or need to claim benefits
Advice and support from Public Health Dorset
Relationship help and support for victims of domestic abuse
Advice about retraining, apprenticeships, learning and job opportunities
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To help spread the word about the Reaching Out campaign we've created posters and social media assets for you to download and share.
Case study
Read about some of the ways Dorset Citizens Advice has helped local residents during the COVID-19 crisis:
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