Whether it's financial, welfare or housing advice you need, contact Advice Services for help.  The Council has partnered with Shelter to provide free confidential welfare and debt advice to residents of the borough.

Help and advice can be obtained by telephone on 0330 175 5121 if you are homeless or at risk of homelessnes, by email lancashire@shelter.org.uk or by drop-in at Blackburn library. Alternatively, there is lots of helpful advice on the website at www.shelter.org.uk

The Council can also provide free advice on housing matters and where appropriate, assist landlords / tenants / managing agents to resolve issues and concerns.  Telephone 01254 585457 or via email at housingstandards@blackburn.gov.uk

Confidential and independent help is also available via the national debtline. 

Telephone 0800 808 4000 or access from the website www.nationaldebtline.org