Open Door Catford and Sydenham
For assessing your problem or query and offering drop-in and ongoing advice and referral to other appropriate agencies. Queue early - Places limited.

Please Check Opening Times Under The Contact Us Section
Appointments Catford and Sydenham
For on-going casework, negotiation and representation. Pre-booked Appointments available mainly through Open Door and the Telephone Advice Line. Full Time Employed people can book appointments at Reception at Catford and Sydenham. Full Time Students can also book at Reception at Sydenham.
Telephone Advice Line Catford and Sydenham
Full advice service, similar to the Open Door Session.
Postal Service Catford and Sydenham
Written advice in reply to postal enquires. Please allow up to 14 days for a reply.
Specialist Benefits Advice Catford and Sydenham
Appointments available to see the Legal Help Benefits Specialist for advice and help with benefit problems. Eligibility Rules Apply.
Money Advice Service Deptford


For advice/assistance on all types of debt problem and related issues, eg mortgage/rent arrears, Council Tax arrears, credit debts etc.
This Service is also open to local agencies providing debt advice to their own clients and would like guidance on particular cases.


Where possible the client should be available with the adviser when making the call. The Money Advice Service and trained Adviser/Tutors from the bureaux offer training in money advice, consumer rights, welfare benefits etc to advisers in local voluntary and statutory agencies.


Legal Help Specialists Debt Advice
Appointments available to see Debt Specialist. Eligibility Rules Apply
Appointments can be booked via the Debt Line.

Home Visits Catford and Sydenham
At the present time Home Visits may only be arranged if resources permit and no alternative appointment can be arranged. This may include referral to a more appropriate agency.
Email & Fax Advice Catford and Sydenham
At the present time we only offer these services in exceptional cases (Disabled and Housebound).
Honoury Legal Advisers
The Catford and Sydenham bureaux offer free Honorary Legal Advice by local solicitors on a range of subjects. Access is by appointment only and must be booked through an advice worker. Honorary Legal Advice sessions offer advice and guidance only and cannot provide on-going consultancy. Eligibility rules apply


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