Contact & Advice
Contacting your MP
Me and my team are here to help. Please use the contact details listed to get in touch.
Due to strict Parliamentary protocol, I can only take up casework on behalf of Liverpool West Derby constituents.
You can check if I am your MP on the Parliament website and by using this link: https://members.parliament.uk/members/commons
email:
ian.byrne.mp@parliament.uk
phone:
0151 222 2345
write to:
Ian Byrne MP, 545 West Derby Road, L13 8AA
in person:
In line with Government guidance, my constituency office is currently closed to the public. However, my team is still here to help and virtual surgeries are available on request.
Please contact us by email, phone or post.
Vauxhall Law Centre & Office of Ian Byrne MP.
My office and The Vauxhall Law Centre are working together to offer an advice service to all people living in the Liverpool West Derby Constituency.
Contact Vauxhall Law Centre at:
Phone: 0151 360 7777
Email: advice@vauxhalllawcentre.org.uk
Vauxhall Law Centre provides advice on all Benefit and Debt issues and will be able to provide you with advice on a wide range of issues such as:
Claiming Personal Independence Payments for people who are sick and people with disabilities
Universal Credit Claims, Housing Benefit, Debt and a whole range of further advice
Useful Information
For people living in Liverpool West Derby
Special Educational Needs Pathways
Pathways to support understanding of the law relating to Special Educational Needs. These pathways deal with problems related to assessing special educational needs and obtaining educational, health and social care provision. These pathways are now maintained by the Law Clinic at the University of Liverpool with the support of students who study the law relating to children with Special Educational Needs as part of their degree. They are intended as a support tool.
General Coronavirus advice and support
For the latest advice and guidance on Coronavirus restrictions, testing advice, Track and Trace support payments, help for carers and help for businesses please visit the Liverpool City Council website using the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/communities-and-safety/emergency-planning/coronavirus/
Struggling to make ends meet - including food and fuel
If you need money to buy food, sanitary products, essential items for children, essential clothing or cover fuel costs.
If you need white goods, furniture or help to set up home after suffering an emergency or crisis.
Call the Mayoral Hardship Fund and Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme on free phone 0800 456 1523 (lines are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)
Find your nearest foodbank using the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/foodbanks
Homeless, at risk of homelessness or in rent arrears
Liverpool City Council Housing Options provides help and advice is you are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Call free on 0800 731 6844
Their website also provides further information on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/housing/homeless-or-at-risk/
Benefit and Debt issues - including Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Personal Independence Payments
Ian Byrne MP’s Office and The Vauxhall Law Centre are working together to offer an advice service to all people living in the Liverpool West Derby Constituency.
Contact us at:
Phone: 0151 360 7777
Email: advice@vauxhalllawcentre.org.uk
You’re not alone-don’t delay, get help today. For details of other organisations go to the Liverpool City Council Website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/debt
Get help with rent or Council Tax
Liverpool City Council offers advice on their website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefits/housing-benefit/
Or call free on 0800 028 3697
You may also qualify for a council tax discount or exemption-find out at https://liverpool.gov.uk/council-tax/
Or call free on 0800 028 3686
Help with fuel and energy bills
Liverpool City Council Healthy Homes Team offers advice on their website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/housing/fuel-poverty-and-energy-efficiency/
Or call free on 0800 0121 754
Free School Meals
Apply for free school meals on the Liverpool City Council website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/benefits/free-school-meals/
Or call 0800 028 3697
Your family could save over £400 per year and your child’s school can save up to £1,900 additional funding for every eligible child.
Liverpool Early Help Guide
Information for families in need of childcare or support is available on the Liverpool City Council website on the following link: https://ehd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/home.page
Training and work
For help to find training or work please visit the Liverpool in Work website on the following link https://liverpoolinwork.co.uk/
or call 0151 233 1933
There is also helpful information on the Liverpool City Council website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/
Libraries
Find your nearest library on the Liverpool City Council website on the following link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/
Or call:
Dovecot Library on: 0151 228 6446 ext 30
Croxteth Library on: 0151 233 3069
West Derby Library on: 0151 233 3069
Access to digital support
Need to get online?
If you don’t have a computer, you can get free support and get online at several locations across the city.
Call 0800 028 3697
If your query involves Liverpool City Council services such as parking, housing or bin collection, you can contact your local councillors here: http://councillors.liverpool.gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx