Here you will find the details of relevant organisations and public bodies. Click on the links to be taken to the external websites.
Councils
London Borough of Bexley Council http://www.bexley.gov.uk
London Borough of Greenwich Council http://www.greenwich.gov.uk
Housing
Peabody Housing Association http://www.peabody.org.uk/home
Orbit Housing Association http://www.orbit.org.uk/
London and Quadrant http://www.lqgroup.org.uk/
Homes England http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
Health
NHS Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) http://www.bexleyccg.nhs.uk/
NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) http://www.greenwichccg.nhs.uk/Pages/default.aspx
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust http://www.kch.nhs.uk/about
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust http://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/about-us
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust http://www.oxleas.nhs.uk/about-us/
Transport
Southeastern Trains http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Travel Watch http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/home/home
Network Rail http://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Transport for London http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
Congestion Charge http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/
Dart Charge https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge
Transport Focus http://www.transportfocus.org.uk/
DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/
Education
Student Loans Company http://www.slc.co.uk/
Education & Skills Funding Agency https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/education-and-skills-funding-agency
Employment
Find your local Job Centre Plus http://los.direct.gov.uk
Acas http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1461
Information about benefits and financial support https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/money-tax-and-benefits/benefits-and-financial-support
Advice & Immigration Issues
Erith Citizen’s Advice Bureau https://citizensadvice.citizensadvice.org.uk/erithcab.htm
Citizen’s Advice Guide http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Plumstead Law Centre http://www.pclc.org.uk/
Greenwich Legal Advice Services http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/downloads/file/1395/where_to_get_advice_in_royal_greenwich
Immigration Advisory Service http://www.iasuk.org
UK Border Agency http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Utility Companies
British Gas http://www.britishgas.co.uk/
Centrica www.centrica.com
EDF https://www.edfenergy.com/
Npower http://www.npower.com
Thameswater http://www.thameswater.co.uk/
Local Press
Bexley Times http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk
News Shopper http://www.newsshopper.co.uk
Other useful links
Turn2us – for help with benefits and grants – http://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Directgov http://www.direct.gov.uk
Metropolitan Police https://www.met.police.uk/contact/met/contact-us/
Child Support Agency https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance/overview
Consumer Direct https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a-consumer-issue/
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/
TV Licensing http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/
Post Office http://www.postoffice.co.uk
The Pension Service http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/
Identity and Passport Service http://www.ips.gov.uk
Useful telephone numbers
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance 999
Childline 0800 1111
Directory Enquiries (BT) 118 500
Help the Aged advice line 0207 2781114
London bus and tube information 0207 2221234
National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950
Thames Water 0845 9200800