Home Office
A government department that is responsible for immigration matters including visa renewals.
International Student House
Offers student flats and accommodation (on a short term basis), combined with fitness and conference centres to mainly international students. It is based at 229 Portland Street, London W1W 5PN.
London Tourist Board
Information from accommodation to museums and art galleries, shows and eating out, sightseeing attractions and shopping, exhibitions and corporate events.
Transport for London (TfL)
www.tfl.gov.uk
Information on all forms of public transport in London, routes, maps, journey planner and online tickets sales.
UKISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students studying in the UK and staff who work with them.
Victim Support, Southwark 0207 378 8886
Victim Support Southwark (VSS) supports victims of crime, their families and witnesses of crime within the London Borough of Southwark.
Southwark Psychological Therapies Service 0203 228 3748
This organisation can help with many cases of anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself or ask your GP to refer you. They also run free workshops on dealing with stress and improving self confidence at Peckham library. For more information contact Seon Lynch on the number stated above.
The Havens
Provides a counselling service for women, men and young people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Students need to ring their nearest centre and book an appointment.
The 3 centres are based at the following hospitals:
Camberwell Centre: Kings College Hospital - 0203 299 1599
Paddington Centre: St Marys Hospital - 0207 886 1101
Whitechapel Centre: The Royal Free London Hospital - 0207 247 4787
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 200 0247
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Gay / Lesbian Counselling 0207 837 3337
Provides counselling and support services which set out to explore issues of same sex- relationships, sexual identity and promote personal growth and self confidence.
Waterloo Community Counselling 020 7928 3462
Provide general individual counselling, time-limited to 18 weekly sessions. The cost of sessions start from £10. Offers multi-ethnic counselling service for BME communities and multi-lingual counselling for refugees and asylum seekers. This service is free. Self referral or via GP or other professionals.
Job Centre Plus
Support for people of working age who are looking for a job. Also offers help and advice on job hunting. All the jobs across Job Centres in the UK are on its database.
Student Finance Direct
Provides information on the financial support available (to students) across the UK. Forms are also available to complete online or download
Walcot Foundation Fund
If you live in Lambeth and you are in receipt of means-tested benefits or earning low wages, you are eligible to apply for a grant of up to £2000.
CAB Advice Leaflets Provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing, family matters, employment, debt and consumer issues.
Credit Action
A range of lifestyle resources for young people and adults to help them to stay in control of their finances.
Equifax
Credit Referencing Agency – Used to assess your credit rating.
Experian
Credit Referencing Agency – Used to assess your credit rating.
Money Facts
An independent and unbiased website helping you to make informed decisions on your personal finances.
Money Advice Service 0300 500 5000
The “Money made clear” website has a comprehensive range of step-by-step guides to help you with money decisions and information on a wide range of financial products and services. There is also a helpline that offers general information and advice.
Money Saving Expert
MoneySavingExpert.com is dedicated to saving you money on anything & everything by finding the best deals and beating the system. It's based on detailed journalistic research, cutting edge tools and has one of the UK's largest web communities.
Money Sense Straightforward advice on understanding your money and managing your income and expenditure. Developed by Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest.
National Debt Helpline 0808 808 4000
Provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
Student Tax Advice
The student tax advice campaign and tax refund calculator have been created to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions about tax, and to show students if they may be eligible for a tax refund.
Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers a range of services providing information on funding for those in post-16 education in England. EGAS specialises in funding from charitable trusts and maintains a database of trusts and charities that assist students.
Government Direct Directgov is the website of the UK government for its citizens, providing information and online services for the public all in one place. They cover all topics ranging from education to funding.
Prospects Graduate Prospects is the UK's leading provider of information, advice and opportunities to students and graduates. Postgraduate and employment study guides are available online, digitally, and in print from all UK careers services, careers fairs and on campuses across the UK. They have an excellent section on postgraduate funding and produce a funding booklet every year.
