Getting Advice
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP)
Tel: 0870 241 60 60 www.ship-ltd.org
IFA Promotions Ltd - to assist in finding a financial adviser
Always look for an adviser with specialist qualifications such as the Certificate in Lifetime Mortgages
(CeLM) or the Lifetime Mortgage Activities Examination CF7 from the Chartered Insurance Institute.Tel: 0800 085 3250 www.unbiased.co.uk
Law Society - to assist in finding a solicitor
Tel: 0207 242 1222 www.solicitorsonline.org.uk
Financial Services Authority
Consumer HelplineTel: 0845 606 1234 www.fsa.gov.uk
Obtain the free leaflet “Raising money from your home” from the Financial Services Authority, which explains fully Lifetime Mortgages and other ways of releasing equity from your home.
Counsel and Care - assistance and advice about State Benefits
Tel: 0845 300 7585 www.counselandcare.co.uk
Department for Work and Pensions - Information about State Benefits
The Pensions Service - information on pensionsTel: 0845 606 5065 www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
Pension Credit Helpline
Tel: 0800 99 1234 www.dwp.gov.uk
Benefit Enquiry Helpline
Tel: 0800 88 22 00 www.dwp.gov.uk
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