Consumer advice

Get advice on consumer issues, your energy supply and postal service.

England and Wales

Contact the consumer helpline.

Citizens Advice
Telephone: 0808 223 1133
Welsh language: 0808 223 1144
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Scotland

Contact for advice on consumer issues.

Advice Direct Scotland
Telephone: 0808 800 9060
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Contact for advice on your energy supply.

Home Energy Scotland
Telephone: 0808 808 2282
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturdays and bank holidays, 9am to 5pm

Contact for advice on Royal Mail postal services.

Postal Advice Scotland
Telephone: 0808 800 9060
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Northern Ireland

Contact the for complaints about energy, water, transport and post.

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
Telephone: 0800 121 6022
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Contact for:

  • advice on avoiding scams
  • making a complaint about a trader
  • reporting a scam
  • asking about your consumer rights

Consumerline
Telephone: 0300 123 6262
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 4pm

Find out about call charges.

Find further advice on your consumer rights as well as how to make a complaint.