Article: WALES: Free legal advice by text message.(News)

CALLERS in desperate need of a lawyer in Wales will now be able to seek free legal advice by text message.

An operator will return calls when mobile phone users text their name followed by the word "legalaid" to 80010.

Specialist advice on problems such as debt, inability to pay bills, or bailiff collection orders are offered through the service.

Advice on common housing problems including rent arrears and eviction, or on employment, welfare benefits and tax credits and education.

The text costs no more than the normal network rate.

The new scheme has been launched by Community Legal Advice, a free, confidential advice service paid for by government legal ...

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