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• How to spot a fake delivery parcel text scam

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• Yvonne's Christmas Trifle

  For Yvonne's Christmas trifle recipe, click here.

  

• Matt Allwright on Parcel Delivery Dilemmas

  To see a list of tracking websites of the main delivery companies in the UK, click here.
  
  To complain about non-delivery of goods to a retailer, click to access a letter template.

  

• Support for Household Bills

  To find support for paying household bills, click here.

  

• How to clear your browsing history and cache

  
  

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• How to Check a Domain

  ÌýYou can check how old a domain isÌý.

  

• Report a pothole

  If you want to report a pothole in your local area click

  

• Help with rising costs

  Debt guidance from Citizen's Advice Bureau
  More information from National Debtline
  Information about the charity Step Change

  

• The Cost of Social Care with Gary Rycroft

  Find out more about eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare on the

  

• Briony's Sausage Three Ways

  Briony's back with three tasty sausage dishes. For a reminder on how to make them,Ìýclick here.

  

• Iona Bain's Savings Clinic

  For help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save), .

  

• Burglary Support

  If you have been a victim of a burglary and need support, click

  

• Matt Allwright on Boilers

  For a guide to different types of boiler click .Ìý

  

• Jacqui's Energy Saving Crafts

  For Jacqui's energy savings crafts click here

  

• John's South Indian Fish Curry

  Speedy, flexible and not to be missed, for John's South Indian Fish curry, click here.

  

• Keeping Passwords Safe

  To find more information on how to use browsers and apps to safely store passwords,

  

• Anna's Ma's Lemon & Lime Cheesecake

  For the recipe, click here.

  

• Car Finance Claims

  Complaint letter template, .For more information on the Financial Ombudsman Service, .

  

• Advice on Talking About Money

  For more advice on talking about money, click here.
  
  

  

• Theo's Lemon Chicken and Winter Salad

  Try Theo's winter warmer by clicking here.

  

• Keeping Passwords Safe

  To find more information on how to use browsers and apps to safely store passwords,

  

• Dr Kiran on Norovirus Vaccine

  If you want to find out more about the vaccine go and .

  

• Finding Lost Life Insurance

  MoreÌýinformation about tracing a lost pension or life insurance policy can be foundÌýon thewith the full list of providers and their contact detailsÌý.

  

• Jimmy's Stir Fry

  For Jimmy's stir fried beef & broccoli recipe, click here.

  

• Matt Allwright on 'Dodgy' Devices

  To find out how to factory reset your streaming device, click here.
  To reportÌýany illegal streaming activity to CrimeStoppers, click

  

• Rav's Halloween safety tips

  Download our no trick or treaters noticeÌý.RSPCA advice for looking after pets is .
  ClickÌýhereÌýfor our item on personal safety apps.

  

• Dr Ranj on RSI and Long Covid

  Dr Ranj looked at Repetitive Strain Injury and Long COVID.
  RSI advice from the NHS Website is
  
  Long COVID advice from the NHS website is .
  
  

  

• Sarah's Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry

  Tasty and in-season, click here for Sarah's Sri Lankan pumpkin curry.

  

• Iona Missing Money

  For more information, click here.

  

• John's Perfect Steak Hacks

  For John's tips on how to cook the perfect steak every time, click here.

  

• Finding Your Council

  Please click to search your postcode and be directed to your council's website.

  

• Living Wage

  To find out more about the National Live Wage go.
  
  To find out more about the Real Living Wage Campaign goÌý
  

  

• Blocking and reporting nuisance calls

  To register with the Telephone Preference Service please click .
  To report nuisance calls to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) click

  

• Dr Veena on COPD

  For NHS advice and services to help stop smoking click .
  

  Check out Asthma + Lung UK’s pulmonary rehabilitation programmeÌý.

  

• How to report scam text messages

  For information on reporting text and mobile scams,

  

• Information on Mortgage Abuse

  To access information from the Surviving Economic Abuse charity, .
  Information on domestic abuse can be found at Action Line, here.
  For help if you're homeless because of domestic abuse, .
  Further information on domestic abuse can be found at Women's Aid, .

  

• Dr Xand Type 2 Diabetes

  For more information on type 2 diabetes, click .

  

• Iona Bain - Reporting to Action Fraud

  Reporting a scam to Action Fraud:Ìý

  

• Iona Bain - Reporting a Scam to your Bank

  Reporting a Scam to your Bank:
  1. End all communication with scammer2. Call your bank immediately3. Explain what happened4. Respond to requests from your bank promptly5. Report to the police
  
  
  

  

• Dr Tom on Sleep and Back Pain

  Full advice on when to be concerned about your back pain, and when to manage symptoms at home, can be found on the NHS website byÌý, orÌývia the 111 service.

  

• The Complaint Template

  For a template for a complaint letter and additional information

  

• Dr Xand on Strokes

  For support and advice on strokes, you can call the Stroke Association helpline on 0303 3033 100, or emailÌýhelpline@stroke.org.uk.
  To sign up to the 24/7 online community,

  

• Benefit Cap Information

  Please clickÌýhereÌýfor the full list of exempted benefits.

  For additional support go toÌý,ÌýÌýandÌý.

  

• Rebecca Mason - Abusive Emails

  Report abusive emails to report@phishing.gov.uk - more information from
  You can block your picture being used on Ìý.

  

• Learn the steps of CPR

  British Heart Foundation's RevivR Online Tool, click .

  

• Two-Factor Authentication

  
  

  Two-factor authentication guide for GmailÌý.

  Two-factor authentication for OutlookÌý.

  Other email accounts also allow you to set this up, please check their websites.

  

• Volunteer Drivers

  For help setting up your own scheme and more…

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  In Wales go toÌý

  In Scotland go toÌý.

  In Northern Ireland go toÌý.

  

• Iona on Premium Bonds

  For Iona's advice on Premium Bonds, click here.

  

• Felicity on Council Tax

  Check what Council Tax band your property is in:

  For England and Wales,Ìý.

  For Scotland,Ìý.

  

• Rebecca On Identity Fraud

  If you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, you can report any suspicious activity toÌý or .

  

• Open Heritage Days Out

  For free days out in England, clickÌý.

  For free days out in Northern Ireland, clickÌý.

  For free days out in Scotland, clickÌý.

  For free days out in Wales, clickÌý.

  

• Cancer Screenings with Dr Oscar

  For more information on Cancer Screenings, click here.

  

• Colletta on the Care Cost Cap

  If you’re not eligible for social care support, you may be able to apply for other financial help from your local council or, in some circumstances, from the NHS. For more information, click here.
  

  

• Iona's Advice on Pensions

  For Pension Wise, .

  For more information on Pension Awareness Week, .

  To see if you're eligible for Pension Credit,Ìý.

  

• Inheritance Disputes with Denise Nurse

  For help to pay the caveat fee and other court fees if you have a low income or are on certain benefits, .
  For advice on how to stop a probate application by applying for a caveat, and how to respond to a challenge against your probate application, .

  

• Rav Wilding on Home Burglary

  To register your belongings for free via the UK's National Property Register click

  

• Felicity on Smart Meters

  For the Citizen's Advice smart meter tool, . For the Priority Services Register, .Ìý

  

• How To Donate Blood

  Click to find out where you can donate blood

  

• Rav on QR code scams

  To find out how to get money back from a dodgy company and escalate to the Financial Ombudsman, click

  

• Dr Punam's Hair Loss Advice

  To find more advice on hair loss,Ìýclick here.

  

• Emergency Call SOS

  iPhone guideÌý.

  Samsung guideÌý.

  Pixel guideÌý.

  

• Rav's Personal Safety Tools

  Find out more about the Walksafe appÌý.

  Find out more about the Hollie Guard appÌý.

  Find out more about the Strutsafe phonelineÌý.ÌýÌý

  

• UK Energy Support

  Find out what grants are availableÌý.

  Find out ways to save energyÌý.

  Find out about government supportÌý.

  

• Matt Allwright Energy Price Cap Clinic

  For more information on the new energy price cap, click
  To see if you're eligible for winter fuel payment, click
  To see if you're eligible for pension credit, click

  

• Iona's State Pension Advice

  For Iona's advice on State Pensions, click here.

  

• Rav's Advice on Nuisance Neighbours

  Click to report a noise complaint
  Click to report to the Environment Agency
  Click to report fly-tipping
  
  

  

• Rebecca's Advice on Reducing Your Home Insurance

  Click for tips on how to reduce your home insurance
  Click to help calculate your building insurance

  

• Financial Support for Single and Cohabiting Couples

  To read about Iona Bain's advice and resources for unmarried people, click here

  

• Gary Rycroft - Small Claims

  Lawyer Gary Rycroft explains how the small claims process works. View Gary's advice here

  

• Rav's Advice on Bike Thefts

  To register your bike on a national database, click

  

• Rebecca's Advice on Energy Companies Customer Service

  For advice on your energy bills, check out these links
  
  
  
  To find your energy supplier click

  

• Solar Panel Scams

  To find a trusted trader to help with solar panel installations, you can visit Which?'s list or the HIES scheme

  

• Punam's Advice on Psoriasis

  For advice on psoriasis, click on these links:
  
  
  

  

• Rebecca's Ways to Stop Junk Mail

  Click on these links for advice on ways to stop junk mail:
  
  
  
  

  

• Savings Accounts Advice

  For Laura's tips on getting the most out of your savings account, click here.

  

• Sarah-Jane Crawford on Bereavement Support

  To find out more about bereavement support payment, .

  

• Supermarket schemes

  For more information on support available for your supermarket shops, click here.

  

• Laura's Advice on Overdrafts

  Check out these links for advice on overdrafts and struggling with debtÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý Ìý

  

• National Trust Film Locations

  Click to discover your local National Trust film locations

  

• Dr Punam on Fibromyalgia

  For more information on Fibromyalgia, click
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• Donating Blood

  To register to donate blood in England, .To register to donate blood in Scotland, .ÌýTo register to donate blood in Wales, .ÌýTo register to donate blood in Northern Ireland,

  

• Dr Xand on the E. Coli Outbreak

  To find details for recalled products on the Food Standards Agency website, .

  

• Hayley Hassall on Courier Fraud

  To sign up to the Telephone Preference Service and stop marketing calls, .
  You can report scams to Action Fraud , or contact them on 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call the police's non-emergency number 101.

  

• Matt Allwright's Bin Special

  To find out information about your local rubbish collection, click

  

• Iona Bain - Tracing Lost Pensions

  Get help tracing old pension schemes to access the Government's pension tracing service to view the ABI's database of historic pension schemes

  

• Grace Forell - Foods You Shouldn't Put in an Air Fryer

  Click here to view Which? Consumer Journalist, Grace Forell's guide on foods that you shouldn't cook in an air fryer

  

• Matt Allwright – Potholes

  To find out more information on Potholes click here