P626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 03:50/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL ——————————————————————— 1/14 THE REALLY USEFUL SHOW INFORMATION Over the last week The Really Useful Show has offered the latest consumer advice live each day on BBC1, 11.05-11.45am. A summary of key information from the last week follows. All contact numbjt for The Really Useful Show can be found at the end of our programme pages. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:55/50 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 13 January ——————————————————————— 2/14 FITNESS VIDEOS The Exercise Association, affiliated to the English Sport Council, produces a leaflet called CHOOSING A FITNESS AND EXERCISE VIDEO which gives ten points of advice. To receive the leaflet, send an RAE to: THE EXERCISE ASSOCIATION Unit 4 Angel Gate City Road London CV1 2PT BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 03:15/24 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 13 January ——————————————————————— 3/14 HOME CCTV The latest home security product is a home CCTV system, which costs from £99 and plugs into the back of your TV and video. These are becoming available in major DIY stores. Eor advice on this and other methods of home security contact your local Crime Prevention Officer (details from your local police station listed in the telephone directory). BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:59/28 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 13 January ——————————————————————— 4/14 HOME CCTV (cont) The Victim Support Scheme will assist with the emotional trauma of having possessions stolen. They also have leaflets available covering many types of crime prevention. Tel: 0171 735 9166 SCHOOL MEALS For further information send an RAE to: School Meals Campaign PO Box 402 London WC1H 9TZ BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 23:47/42 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 13 January ——————————————————————— 5/14 SCHOOL MEALS (cont) The School Milk Campaign PO BOX 412 Stafford Staffs ST27 9TF (enclose an RAE) Health Education Trust (responsible for School Nutrition Action Groups) 18 High Street Broom Alcestis, 'arwickshire B50 4HJ Tel: 01789 773915 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:54/04 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 13 January ——————————————————————— 6/14 COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS If you are receiving Income Support you can obtain further information on Cold Wjathjr Payments from a leaflet (CWP1) entitled EXTRA HELP WITH HEATING COSTS WHEN IT'S VERY COLD is available from your local Benefits Agency or post office. Or 'phone the Winter Warmth Line on 0800 289404 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:47/24 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 7/14 TERMINAL ILLNESS INSURANCE Insurance companies approached by the terminally ill for travel cover look not only at physical health but also other factors ii the distance of the planned trip and health costs in a destination country). For further information contact: The Association of British Insurers (ABE) 51 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HQ Tel: 0171 216 7410 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:57/20 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 8/14 TERMINAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (cont) The Royal Association for Disability & Rehabilitation (RADAR) 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, LONDON, ECIV 8AF Tel: 0171 250 3222 BUILDING SOCIETIES Helpline/Information lines for the building societies covered in today's item are: Woolwich Conversion Information Line Tel: 0345 022 033 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 03:18/17 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 9/14 BUILDING SOCIETIES (cont) Halifax Freephone Helpline Tel: 0800 527327 Bristol & West Information Line Tel: 0800 886633 Alliance & Leicester Information Office Tel: 0990 785163 Northern Rock Information Line Tel: 0345 448866 If you need further advice having EXHAUSTED the complaints/advice procedure with a particular building society you may contact: The Building Societies Ombudsman Tel: 0171 931 0044 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 03:59/50 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 10/14 SHIFT WORKERS If you are a shift workjt and are suffering health or emotional problems, contact your GP or your firm's occupational health officer. FURTHER INFORMATION Health and Safety Executive Tel: 0345 125 499 They provide information about how to avoid your job causing you health problems. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 646 Mon 20 Jan 20:12/04 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 11/14 SMOKE ALARMS Smoke alarms and other products for people who are deaf or hearing impaired can be obtained by contacting: Sound Advantage Customer Services Tel: 01733 361199 Minicom: 01733 238020 They issue a catalogue detailing their full range of products. RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf Persons) Tel: 0171 296 8000 Minicom: 0171 296 8001 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 10 Jan 03:11/18 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 12/14 DIVORCE Legal expert Peter Shears explained a Decree Nike is a provisional order for divorce. You are not properly divorced until you apply for a Decree Absolute. The procedure As the petitioner you can apply for a Decree Absolute by submitting an application after six weeks and one day. The cost is a minimal admin fie. As the respondant you must wait six weeks, one day and another three months before the application can be made. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:10/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 14 January ——————————————————————— 13/14 DIVORCE (cont) If more than a year has passed and you want to apply for a Decree Absolute you need to apply out of time with a special application form. It is important to note that a Decree Absolute is NOT AUTOMATIC. If in doubt seek legal advice or contact your local Citizen's Advice Bureau. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 2 626 Mon 20 Jan 00:00/49 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL ——————————————————————— 14/14 CONTACT NUMBERS AND PROGRAMME ADDRESS FOR THE REALLY USEFUL SHOW: Freephone: 0500 500 334 Minicom: 0500 700 167 Fax: 0121 415 4381 e-mail: useful@bbc.co.uk P.O Box: The Really Useful Show PO Box 5620, Birmingham B5 7RE MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 627 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful BBC Show BlackBrit TV Links