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  • Georgie Barrat's Keeping Your Tech Safe Information

    For information on the new laws for smart devices, click here.
    For advice on how to protect your devices from hackers, click here.

  • Rav's Lost Dog Scam Information

    For information on how to report a scam, click here.
    To find out more about the new APP fraud reimbursements, click here.
     

  • May Money Wins

    For more information on the May Money Wins discussed on the show, click here.

  • Mark Lane's Tips for Slugs and Pests

    Click here to view Mark's tips on controlling slugs and pests in your garden

  • Iona Bain - Tracing Lost Pensions

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

  • IMEI

    Find out your mobile phone's unique identification number here.

  • Royal Mail QR Code Scams

    To check your Royal Mail QR Code is legitimate, type in the barcode/tracking number on this link here

  • Matt Allwright's: How to save on your water bills

    Click here to see what free water saving gadgets you can get in your area, and how to calculate your water usage.

  • Yvonne's Poached Pears

    To find the recipe to Yvonne's leftover tarragon chicken, click here.

  • Georgie Barratt On Recycled Tech

    To find your nearest electrical recycling point, click here.

  • Colletta on PIP payments

    To find Citizens Advice help on appealing a PIP decision, click here.

  • Advice on Reporting Fake Products

    You can report concerns about fake products or false claims made about products to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice, information can be found, here.
    For Northern Ireland its Cosumerline, which you can find here. 

  • How To Report Fraud

    If you live in Scotland, report fraud by calling Scotland Police on 101 or into any any police station.
    If you live elsewhere in the UK, report fraud on the Action Fraud website here.

  • Signing Shakespeare

    You can find more information on Signing Shakespeare and resources here.

  • Briony's Brilliant Bread Hacks

    To find Briony's top tips on making the most of your bread, click here.

  • Vulnerable Adults Going Missing

    To find useful information on how to help people with Dementia who go missing, click here.

  • Mark Lane - Peonies

    Click here to view Mark's top tips on planting, growing and keeping peonies!

  • The Rising Cost Of Funerals

    To read Iona Bain's advice on how to keep funeral costs down and the support available, click here

  • Yvonne's Top Kitchen Hacks

    To see Yvonne's Useful Kitchen Hacks, click here.

  • Dr Punam's Tips on Ticks

    For more info on removing ticks, spotting Lyme disease and taking part in UKHSA Tick Surveillance Scheme click here.

  • Rebecca Mason's Advice on Stalking

    Check out these links for advice on stalking:
    Suzy Lamplugh Trust
    Paladin Service
    Action Against Stalking

  • John's Slow-Cooked Tomato and Mozarella Brushetta

    You can find the recipe for John's bruschetta by clicking, here.

  • Reporting Potholes

    Click here to find out how you can report potholes and road defects to your local council.

  • Guide on Dangerous Plants for Cats

    Dr James Greenwood joined us to talk about plants that are dangerous for our Cats, you can find a useful guide on what plants to look out for from Cats Protection here.

  • Information on National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

    For information on the current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, click here.
    For the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage calculator, click here.
    For ACAS, who can give you free advice on being underpaid, click here.

  • New Prescription Fee Information

    For more information on the new prescription charges, click here. 
    For NHS free prescription eligibility checker, click here.

  • Rav's Spear-Phishing Quiz

    Click here to take Rav's quiz and test your knowledge on staying safe online!

  • Iona Bain - Open Banking

    Click here to view the list of approved suppliers on the Open Banking directory

  • Dr Clare's Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake

    To see Dr Clare's Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake recipe, click here

  • Briony's Cheese Hacks

    For Briony's top Cheese Storage Hacks, click here.
    For Briony's 1 Ingredient Cheese Crisps, click here.

  • Matt's Grab a Grant

    Click here for more information on grants available

  • Dehydration and Access to Public Toilets

    For more information on dehydration, click here

    To find your nearest public toilet, click here

    For information on the RADAR National Key Scheme, click here

  • Yvonne's Asparagus and Lentil Salad

    For Yvonne's Asparagus and Lentil Salad, Click Here

  • Yvonne Cobb Hacks

    For more information on Yvonne's Asparagus Hacks: Click Here

  • Wayne Perrey's Locksmith Scam Tips

    Click here to view Wayne's tips on choosing the right locksmith

  • Allergy Awareness Week

    You can read more about symptoms and treatments for Food allergies on the NHS Website, here.
    Allergy UK also have a website and helpline to address the needs of those living with an allergies, and struggling to get the right care. You can find their website, here.

  • Cats & Songbirds

    Click on the below links to find more advice on looking after cats and protecting UK bird populations:

  • Angela Rippon & Jenny Ryan

    Jenny Ryan from ITV's The Chase joined us to talk about her experience as the victim of a robbery. Angela Rippon accompanied her to give her tips on staying safe in this kind of situation. Click here to view her advice.

  • Operation Stargrew

    Click here to view more on the Met Police's Operation Stargrew and the disruption of scam website, 'LabHost'

  • Iona Bain - Universal Credit Managed Migration

    Iona Bain joined us to talk about the switchover from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, click here to view her advice

  • House Plant Care

    You can find more information on plant care here

  • Reading The Small Print

    To read Angela Rippon's tips on reading the small print and how to complain about an unfair contract term, click here

  • Investment scams

    Check a firm or individual is registered with the FCA here and not on their warning list here.

  • Weight Loss Jabs with Dr Punam

    For those struggling with weight, click here for details on the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

  • Rav on Financial Abuse

    To find out more on how to change a Lasting Power of Attorney, please visit Citizens Advice.

  • Researching Your Family Tree

    For useful resources to trace back your lineage, click on the following websites: Ancestry, Find My Past, Free BMD, and the General Register Office

  • Benefit Repayments

    For more information on benefit repayments, click here.

  • Energy Credit Help

    Click on this link to use the Resolver complaints tool if your energy provider isn't cooperating.

  • Pensions & Income Tax

    To read more about tax free personal allowance, click here. In Scotland, click here
    To read more about your pension withdrawal option, click here
    To check your National Insurance Record, click here

  • John Gregory-Smith's Spinach Pasta

    Click here to view John's recipe for his delicious spinach and bacon pasta

  • Dr Xand - The Problem With Sleeping Pills

    Click here to view Dr Xand's tips on a better night sleep without using pills

  • Counterfeit stampts

     If you suspect you've been a victim of stamp fraud report to Royal Mail here or call 03457 740 740.

  • Matt's Renters Rights

    Click here for the latest information on renters rights

  • Colletta on Debt Relief Orders

    To find out more on how to apply debt relief orders, click here.

  • Jacqui's Lavender Bags

    If you want to know how to make Jacqui's lavender bags, click here. 

  • April Bills Updates

    To read more about the Energy Price Cap and how it might affect you, click here
    To see if you're eligible for a council tax reduction and to apply at Gov.UK, click here
    For more information on social tariffs, click here and here

  • Power of Attorney

    Solicitor Gary Rycroft's advice on how to set up power of attorney.. click here

  • Dr Xand - Restless Legs Syndrome

    Dr Xand joined us to talk about Restless Legs Syndrome. View his advice by clicking here

  • Broadband Hikes

    To read more about your rights when broadband and mobile prices increase, clicK here

  • Water Meter Calculator

    Find the Consumer Council for Water's free to use water meter calculator here.

  • Parking Fines

    Click here for advice on parking fines
    Click to check private carparks are accredited with the British Parking Association or International Parking Community

  • Jacqui Joseph's Fabric Bags

    Click here to view Jacqui's method of making beautiful fabric bags!

  • Dog Training Websites

    For help training your dog, find some useful websites here.

  • Check Your Tech

    How to delete your data, click here
    How to sell/donate/recycle your tech, click here
    For access to the Eraser App, click here

  • Rav's Junk Mail Advice

    Click here to view Rav's tips on how to reduce the amount of junk mail that lands on your doorstep

  • Matt Allwright's Advice on Complaints

    To find the address of any company registered in the UK, click here
    For advice about your consumer rights in each nation, click here
    To find the relevant ombudsman, click here 

  • 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's Flight Compensation

    Click here for help with flight compensation
    Click here for help on making a complaint
    Click here to work out the distance you travelled

  • Zoe Pocock's Picture Frame Upcycling Tips

    View Zoe's method for revamping tired looking picture frames here

  • Marriage Allowance

    Check if you'll be affected by marriage allowance changes on the government website, here.
    Find out if you’re eligible for Pension Credit and how much you could get, here.

  • Support for loneliness

    For support, click here.

  • Matt Allwright – Potholes

    To find out more information on Potholes click here

  • Things You Wish You Knew About Divorce

    Click here to view Amanda McAlister's tips and myth busting advice about the divorce process

  • Wayne's Painting Tips

    Check out Wayne's Painting Tips here

  • Colletta Smith - Loan Sharks

    Colletta Smith offers help and advice on avoiding loan shark here

  • Stick It To The Scammers

    Stop and think and if it’s out of the blue it’s not for you.

    Report every scam text to 7726

    Report every scam email to report@phishing.gov.uk

  • How To Report Medicine Side Effects

    Use the MHRA's Yellow Card Scheme to report medicine side effects either online or by phone here

  • Type 2 Diabetes

    You can use this Risk Checker to check your risk of Type 2 diabetes, see here. This is one of the diabetes risk checkers available. If you are found to be at risk at diabetes this is not a diagnosis. 

  • Nancy's Stain Clinic

    Nancy's here to tackle your stubborn stains, see here

  • Tracing Lost Pensions

    To trace your lost pensions for free on Gov.UK, click here

  • Iona Bain - How to check your tax code

    To check or update your tax code, click here.

  • Dr Punam Blood pressure

    To see a list of approved blood pressure monitors, click here

  • Children's Screen Time Amanda Gummer

    For advice with Children's Screen Time, click here. 

  • Your Rights on Lost Luggage

    To find out how to claim compensation for lost luggage, click here...

  • Support for Domestic Abuse Victims

    To find out how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, click here

  • Prostate Cancer

    To find out about symptoms to chat your risk, click here

  • Protecting your pets from poisonous plants

    For more information on toxic items for your pet, click here

  • Compensation for flight delays

    For more information click here

  • Travelling Abroad for Medical Treatment

    Advice for patients travelling abroad for treatment.

  • Check your National Insurance Record

    Click here to check your National Insurance record. 

  • Parking Ticket Help

    Click here for Citizen's Advice on appealing a parking ticket. Click here  for POPLA's ombudsman services. 

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