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2nd March 2020 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Zero Hours Contracts
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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3rd February 2020 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
It’s Cold Outside And Maybe Inside
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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8th January 2020 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Domestic Abuse: Joan’s Story
So how was your Christmas? … Was it a picture-perfect family celebration with everybody getting along famously all day? Or did the children fight all afternoon while Grandma fell asleep on the TV remote, the dog threw up on the carpet, and you burnt the roast potatoes?! Christmas can be a stressful time, and it […]
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4th November 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Struggling With Your Finances?
We may be able to: suggest ways to maximise your income reduce your outgoings offer solutions for an immediate difficulty help if you have mental health issues So that we can help you will need to tell us about: the income you have, including any benefits you already claim what you spend each month on […]
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7th October 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Volunteering at Citizens Advice
Could YOU do it? ….. Anne does it on Tuesdays, and Philip does it on Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Tom does it on his day off from college where, as a recent law graduate, he’s taking the legal practice course. He thought it would look good on his CV, but he admits it’s been […]
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9th September 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Are You an EU, EEA or Swiss Citizen who Wants to Stay in the UK After Brexit?
You should check if you need to apply to the EU settlement scheme. There is no charge to apply to the scheme at https://www.gov.uk/eusettledstatus Marie* and her partner Roger* came to our office to check what they needed to do to remain in the UK. Marie is a French citizen who has been in the […]
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12th August 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Citizens Advice – 80 years and beyond
Life can be tough for everyone at times. Citizens Advice gives people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. As Citizens Advice moves towards its centenary our vision is clear. We will focus on delivering an even better service for the millions […]
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1st July 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Energy Issues? We can Help: How we Helped Joan.
Nationally, Citizens Advice found that 48% of those who were helped with energy problems were disabled or had a long-term health problem. In January this year we promoted the Energy Best Deal Extra Project and we helped people on low incomes or benefits, those with disabilities or long term illnesses, pensioners and others with dependent […]
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1st July 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Citizens Advice…the First 80 Years!
It’s September 1939 and war has been declared – a time of anxiety and uncertainty for all. Doreen and Margaret, neighbours in East London, are waiting outside a terrace house on the corner of their street. This is the doctor’s surgery and his front parlour now serves as a local advice centre, an initiative just […]
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