Benefits Agency, Victoria House, 47, Victoria Avenue, Southend. (01702) 222300. (textphone 222433).

Benefits Enquiry Line: (for people with disabilities) 0800 24 33 55.

Child benefits helpline: 08701 55 55 40.

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Benefit: (01702) 215290.

Council Tax Billing and collection: (01702) 215290.

Family Credit helpline 01253 50 00 50.

Information and advice on Benefits. Citizens Advice Bureau: (01702) 610610.

Housing Benefit (01702) 215290.

JOBCENTRES

Southend Jobcentre, Dencora Court, Tylers Avenue, Southend. (01702) 575700.

Social security abroad. 0191 218 7777.