Here you will find details of some local and national agencies that you may find helpful.
Local Contacts
Castle Point Borough Council – 01268 882200
Essex County Council – General Enquiries – 08457 430 430
Highways – 0845 606 1212
Canvey Island Town Council - 01268 683965
Castle Point Citizen’s Advice Bureau – 01268 759 107
NHS Direct – 111
Essex Police – 101
Anglian Water – 03457 145 145
Environment Agency Floodline – 0845 988 1188
British Gas Emergency Helpline – 0800 111 999
Home Heat Helpline – 0800 33 66 99
Shelter (advice regarding homelessness) – 0808 800 4444
Family Mosaic – 020 7089 1000
Jobcentre Plus Helpline – 0845 604 3719
Samaritans – 08457 909090
Age UK (Essex) – 01245 346 106
Step Change (debt advice) – 0800 138 1111
National Contacts
Here you can find a list of useful links to services, organisations and charities in Castle Point as well as useful national links, with a short description about each one:
The official government website, a 'one stop shop' for all enquiries relating to government services.
Official website which offers information about the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
Hundreds of new jobs are advertisied here each week for you to search through.
NHS Direct health advice and information service allows you to check your symptoms online and find out how to get trusted information on conditions.
Website for the Crimestoppers Trust that operates the 0800 555 111 hotline, this can be used to pass on information about crime anonymously.
The Warm Front scheme installs insulation and heating improvements to make homes more energy efficient.