Does your work have any of these red flags? If so, they’re illegal. Not getting paid leave Getting paid less than minimum wage Not allowed to take rest breaks Being asked to work when you’re at you’re meant to be at school See video on Tik Tok. Find out more about your rights at work[…]
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What is family mediation? “Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps you work out arrangements for children and finances following separation.” For information visit the Family Mediation Council’s website Call us for free advice about other family issues, housing, benefits and debt problems. Citizens Advice Waverley CONTACT[…]
Renting with other people – What you need to know about temancy agreements
Campaigns, Housing, News Feb 02, 2022
A joint tenancy means that you’re all individually and jointly responsible for the terms in the contract. So if one person doesn’t pay their rent, the rest of you will have to make up the shortfall. Find out more at our national website. Typical tenancy arrangements If you share accommodation[…]
I’ve just started work and I’m losing my job! Am I entitled to anything?
Campaigns, News, Work Feb 01, 2022
I’m 19 – I’ve only just started work, but the company’s closing and I’m losing my job! Am I entitled to anything? Josh* was enjoying his first experience of work and seemed to be doing well. He knew that the company had been through some difficult times during the pandemic but was shattered to hear[…]
The soaring price cap is set to leave energy bills as a proportion of benefits levels at ‘generational high’. The energy price cap, which sets default tariffs, is estimated to rise by £700 in April – over a 50% increase. Around 11 million households on default tariffs will see their bills increase straight away. Read[…]
Don’t face debt alone. For information about how to: Deal with your debt problems Avoid losing your home Get your finances into shape Visit our national website. Contact us for free and confidential advice about your money problems. Citizens Advice Waverley CONTACT DETAILS Call Adviceline 0808 278 7980 (free) to speak to an Adviser Leave[…]
Is Universal Credit for you? You can apply for Universal Credit if you are on a low income or unemployed – see Universal Credit website. You will usually only be able to claim Universal Credit if you are aged 18 or over, but some people aged 16 or 17 can get it, depending on[…]
Do you know about grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills?
Benefits, Campaigns, News Jan 01, 2022
Do you know about grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills? The energy price cap increased by 12% in October last year. This means that standard tariffs could rise by £139 per year with prepayment customers paying even more. Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said “This is a hugely[…]
“I’m moving into a shared house with friends for the first time in the New Year. What should I look out for when I move in?” Renting a house with friends is usually an exciting time. Most landlords are reasonable people who look after their properties and tenants well, but it’s always a good idea[…]
You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be considered homeless
Campaigns, Housing, News Dec 20, 2021
You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be considered homeless. Check if you can apply for homeless help. You can apply to the council to get somewhere to live if you’re homeless or you’II become homeless within 8 weeks. For more information, visit our national site If you want[…]
Why it is important to make a will It is important for you to make a will whether or not you consider you have many possessions or much money. It is important to make a will because: if you die without a will, there are certain rules which dictate how the money, property or possessions[…]
If you’re deciding whether to resign from your job, it’s important to understand all your options first. Resigning might feel like a good option if you’re being treated badly at work. However, it’s a big step and it’s important to think about all your options first. You could try to solve the problem a different[…]
It’s great to make eco-friendly decisions, but it’s even better to make them in a safe and savvy way. If you’re looking to be a more environmentally friendly consumer – whether that’s buying eco-friendly products or making your home more energy efficient – it’s important to make sure you can be confident in your decisions.[…]
Thinking of using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ this Christmas?
Campaigns, Consumer, Debt & Money Dec 06, 2021
Thinking of using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ this Christmas? Here are 5 things you need to do first… discover more at this TikTok video. And you can get more advice about debt and money by visiting our national website. You can also contact an adviser in our team at Citizens Advice Waverley. Citizens[…]
Citizens Advice network of independent charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Last year Citizens Advice helped to solve the problems of 8 in 10 of the people who we gave advice to directly. 9 in 10 said that our advice had helped them find a way forward and[…]
