Information and Advice

The library provides a safe and welcoming space in the heart of Sandown. As well as providing the usual library facilities we also have a Community Learning Room which is available for hire. The library is supported locally by our Friends’ Group who help raise money for the library as well as helping us to provide regular events of all kinds. We look forward to seeing you soon.

The library provides a safe and welcoming space in the heart of Ryde.  As well as providing the usual library facilities we also host Ryde Help Centre, and have regular Citizens Advice sessions.

Free and impartial government guidance about your defined contribution pension options.

Working towards a society that values everyone with mental health problems. Richmond Fellowship is a national mental health charity making recovery reality for thousands of people every year. We provide a range of services including residential support, supported housing, employment services and crisis support. Richmond Fellowship is now part of Recovery Focus, a group of charities with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide.

HomeShare involves a simple exchange: accommodation (provided by householders with space) for help with everyday tasks (provided by a carefully-selected sharer) Mutual benefit sits at the heart of HomeShare. Both sides equally contribute to and benefit from this reciprocal living. Householders give space and gain agreed help in and around the home (not personal care). Home Sharers give that extra pair of hands and gain a homely place to live which fits their finances and life. They are brought together with a unique form of matchmaking, arrived at with thorough preparation and checking for the peace of mind of Householders and Home Sharers.

In order to apply to Isle of Wight Council for a Blue Badge you must be a resident on the Isle of Wight and have a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking. For questions about the Blue Badge scheme, contact your local council or the initial enquiry support service.

Independent Mortgage & Life Insurance Brokers.

Isle of Wight Trader Approval Scheme Financial Claims Management.

Helping people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence. Call us for free debt advice on 0808 808 4000 Webchat available too.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 18 million claimants and customers.