Useful Contact Details

ASDA Child Trust Fund – Call 0845 900 0920*for general enquiries

or visit www.asdafinance.com

Citizens Advice Bureau

Visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk

HM Revenue and Customs – Tax Credit Helpline

Tel 0845 300 3900 or visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits

Directgov – offers a wide range of public service information

Visit www.direct.gov.uk

Department for Work and Pensions

Visit www.dwp.gov.uk

Jobcentre Plus – government agency supporting people

of working age from welfare into work

Tel 0800 055 6688 or visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Healthy Start Vouchers

Tel 0845 607 6823 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk

This guide has been prepared by ASDA and our partner The Children’s Mutual to highlight some of the key issues relating to benefits and schemes affecting you and your child. It is based on The Children’s Mutual’s understanding as at January 2009 and is not intended to be a full and authoritative statement of current law and practice. We have made every effort to ensure that the information contained herein is correct at the date of publication, however it may be affected by subsequent changes in law or practice. This guide should not be viewed as a substitute for obtaining specific advice.

*Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9pm to 1pm. Calls charged at a maximum of 5p per minute from a BT landline, other networks may vary. Please note calls may be recorded for training and security purposes.