HOW I CAN HELP:
As your MP, I can help with matters for which central government is directly responsible. Problems with local authority services, such as waste collection, road maintenance, planning, and school and housing allocation are managed by either Waltham Forest Council or Redbridge Council, depending on where you live. These enquiries should be directed to your local councillors first.
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If you live in Waltham Forest, you can find your councillors’ details here, and if you live in Redbridge, you can find your councillors’ details here. Although I have no authority on Council decisions, and I would encourage you to contact your local councillors first, I am happy to write to the Council and ask them to look into a problem or reconsider a particular issue.
I am unable to intervene in private disputes with neighbours or employers; with companies who have sold you faulty goods, nor can I help to settle family arguments. Furthermore, I cannot interfere with court decisions or offer legal advice, nor can my team.
If you are not a Leyton and Wanstead constituent: Parliamentary protocol means MPs may only take up issues on behalf of constituents. If you are not a constituent, I cannot act on your behalf. You can check your constituency at http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
USEFUL CONTACTS:
If you are experiencing an emergency, or need to reach another organisation for help or advice, please find below a list of useful contacts and support services.
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Police - Emergency: 999 & Non-Emergency: 101
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NHS: 111
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NELFT Mental Health Direct: 0800 995 1000
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Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111
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Samaritans: 116 123
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Shelter: 0808 800 4444 (homelessness)
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Centrepoint: 0808 800 0661 (youth homelessness and housing)
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Stepchange: 0800 138 1111 (debt advice)
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Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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Solace Advice and Advocacy Waltham Forest: 073 4068 3382 (domestic abuse and sexual violence)
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Solace Advice and Advocacy Redbridge: 0800 145 6410
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Law Society: 020 7320 5650 (find a solicitor service)
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Citizens Advice Waltham Forest: 0300 330 1175
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Citizens Advice Redbridge: 0800 144 8 444
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Healthwatch (national number) : 03000 683 000 (NHS and social care complaints)​​
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