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4th November 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Challenging a decision about benefits? Unclear what mandatory reconsideration means?
The rules for challenging or appealing against a benefit decision for most benefits paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) changed on 28 October 2013. The new rules already apply to Universal Credit (UC) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). What’s changed? If you disagree with a decision about your benefit that is dated […]
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29th October 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Need to reduce your housing costs? Thinking of taking a lodger?
Whether you live in an old house or a new one, are a tenant or a homeowner you may well feel that it is becoming more and more of a financial burden. Rent or mortgage repayments, Council Tax and heating and lighting bills all mount up to form a significant part of what we spend. […]
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13th October 2013 by manager in Campaigns
What does your local CAB do?
What has your local CAB done for you? More than you might think. Most people would associate Citizens Advice with providing advice which is free, impartial, independent and confidential. We also take action to address the issues which give rise to the difficulties experienced by our clients. All of us are affected by policies […]
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4th October 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Need help with your energy bills?
“It is extremely likely [95 percent confidence] more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature from 1951 to 2010 was caused by the anthropogenic increase in greenhouse gas concentrations and other anthropogenic forcings together.” Statement issued by the Fifth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It is a pity that […]
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1st October 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Taking someone to a small claims court
ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO GET COMPENSATION FROM A TRADER? YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER TAKING THEM TO A SMALL CLAIMS COURT The most common types of small claims are: Compensation for faulty services provided e.g. by buildrs, dry cleaners,garages etc. Compensation for faulty goods e.g. televisions or washing machines that go wrong Disputes […]
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27th September 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Keep your financial details secure and avoid scams such as Vishing and Phishing
When Izaak Walton wrote about fishing in ‘The Compleat Angler’, first published in 1653 the most technical question which concerned him was probably which fly to choose. It is difficult to know what he would have made of Phishing, the act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and […]
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20th September 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Need help with school costs such as meals, uniform and transport?
The cost of keeping a child at school can be quite a test. As a parent, you may be entitled to certain types of financial help, depending on your circumstances and whether your child is of compulsory school age or the type of school he or she attends. The help could come from the local […]
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14th September 2013 by manager in Local News
Fundraising Results – Getting into jazz fever for charity
We held a truly toe-tapping, foot-stomping evening of traditional and Dixieland jazz at Cranleigh Arts Centre on Saturday 7th September. Organised by Larry Westland CBE, Sandra Taylor and Karen Cavanna, the near capacity audience were on their feet asking for more after nine young jazzmen from Norton Knatchbull School in Kent played their hearts out. […]
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13th September 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Are your children safe on-line?
Get Safe Online, an online safety initiative, has launched a ‘Switched on’ campaign to help you keep your children safe while using the Internet. The site also contains useful advice on Internet safety in general. .Before you talk to your child about Internet use however you might want to remind yourself of what to do […]
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10th September 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Managing someone’s affairs
DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO MANAGE YOUR AFFAIRS? OR MAY YOU NEED TO DO THIS FOR SOMEONE ELSE? IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE Citizens Advice have been lobbying for simplification of forms and a reduction of fees Reasons for managing someone else’s affairs may be that: They are ill or disabled They are […]
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