The German Welfare Council offers independent help and advice free of charge for people with personal and social problems. This help is provided by a bilingual social worker with a wide experience of statutory and voluntary provisions for social care in both Germany and the UK. Specific help includes:
• EU Advice (e.g. moving between Germany and UK);
• Pension/compensation advice;
• Long-term support;
• Applying for grants for people in financial crisis;
• Life certificates for German pensions.