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Norman Davies

“The top concern for millions of people right now is weathering the escalating employment crisis.” –Dame Gillian Guy, Chair of Citizens Advice. People in our local community facing redundancy after a period on furlough are turning to us in ever-greater numbers. This is the story of one of those people. *Layla’s Story “I’m going to[…]

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We are living in very difficult times and most of us are experiencing some uncertainty in our lives. As I write this article, I know that many things will have changed again by the time it is published. Tomas’ Story For Tomas* (a Portuguese nurse) and his wife Maria**(a Spanish carer in a residential care[…]

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Whether it’s a safe and secure house or flat to raise our family, or a single room to be close to our work, studies or training, we all want a place to call home.  But from a peak of approximately 70% in 2000, home ownership continues to fall, and with stagnating wages and insecure employment[…]

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The coronavirus crisis has impacted everyone and for many there have been sudden, unexpected implications. At the time of writing this article our trained advisers are working from home and are still available to give free advice, whoever you are and whatever your problem. You can contact us by phone or by e-mail. Your local[…]

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We are living in extraordinary times and the coronavirus pandemic has affected each and every one of us … Lockdown works better for some than others, but the essential message is the same for everyone – staying at home is best.  Stay home, stay safe. But what if home doesn’t feel safe? Sandra moved in[…]

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According to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS, https://www.acas.org.uk/), a zero-hours contract is a type of contract between an employer and a worker where: your employer does not have to give you any minimum working hours; and you do not have to take any work offered. Workers on zero hours contracts can sometimes find[…]

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Are you, or someone you look after, having difficulty paying energy bills?  If you are, Citizens Advice may be able to help with advice about your energy issues. Anyone can ask for help, but we would particularly like to speak to you if you fall into the following groups: Those who are: Spending more than[…]

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Do you talk to yourself?  At one time this was regarded as a sure sign of madness.  Fortunately we now have a much better idea of the nature of mental health problems and how to treat them.  The causes of mental health issues are complex and so there cannot be solutions that work for everyone. […]

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