AdviceKit Manchester has used innovative technology to create a new and interactive way of delivering advice services via the Internet. By entering this website you have access to self-help information, an email advice service and private advice sessions with expert advisers. You can also search for a local advice agency if you prefer to get advice the traditional way. Who manages AdviceKit Manchester?
The AdviceKit project is run by Manchester Advice (external website) in partnership with the Manchester Digital Development Agency (external website). The AdviceKit service operates on behalf of the Manchester Community Legal Services Partnership.
Aims
The project aims to broaden and increase access to advice services in Manchester. In its pilot phase, it will assess the strengths, weaknesses and overall potential of delivering advice services over the Internet.
Funding
The project has been funded by:
- The Legal Services Commission using money from the Partnership Innovation Budget.
- The Invest to Save budget (ISB4) via the Manchester Digital Development Agency.
Partners
Key partners currently involved in the delivery of AdviceKit are:
Contibutors
AdviceKit Manchester would like to thank the following:
- All the staff who have worked on the project. In particular, Joy Abell, Jane Bevan, Jean Betteridge, Joan Collins, Marie Doherty, Sean Finnegan, Christine Jones, Sofia Manaf, Elaine McGurdy, Terry Patterson, Karen Pudner and Duncan Watson.
- tt360 for designing and producing the website.
- The Manchester Digital Development Agency for 'Communicate', and help, support and funding.
- The Legal Services Commission for its funding.
- Manchester City Council.
- Manchester Community Information Network for its guidance and support during Phase One of the Project.
- Manchester MIND, Greater Manchester Low Pay Unit and George House Trust.
- Mike Pilkington, M4, Manchester City Council (Tel: 0161 234 3166) for providing the banner photographs.
- All the many other people and organisations who have been involved in the creation of this website and its services.
Jacquie Howell, Project Manager
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Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
21st July 2005
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