Unfortunately, due to funding shortages Life Matters will cease to operate with effect from 14 May 2010 and will not be able to support new clients with immediate effect.

For further information prior to this date please contact us on 01773 522447

Subsequent to 14 May 2010 and for details of other support services in the area please contact Genesis Centre on 01773 522422.

Useful Numbers

National 24hr violence helpline
0808 2000 247

NSPCC
0808 800 5000

Childline
0800 111

Jobseeker Direct
0845 606 0234

New Claims Contact Centre
0800 055 6688
open Mon to Fri 8am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 1pm

Report Benefit Fraud
0800 854 440

Amber Valley Housing
01773 573100

Amber Valley Council Tax Direct Line
01773 841440

Call Derbyshire – out of hours and weekend emergency homeless advice
0845 605 058
01629 532600

Derbyshire housing aid
01332 287850

Shelter Housing advice helpline
0808 800 444

ACAS – employment advice
08457 47 47 47

National Debt Line
0808 808 4000

payplan
0800 917 7823

Community Legal Services
0845 345 4345

Consumer Direct – Consumer Advice
08454 04 05 06

Derbyshire Welfare Rights
0845 120 2985
Mon – Fri 11am – 4:30pm