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20th November 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Fit for work. Who decides?
Speaking at this year’s Conservative party conference, David Cameron said that profit will never be “a dirty and elitist word” under his administration. Fair enough. It is reasonable to expect that a company making a profit will provide the best service. ATOS is a French company appointed by the government to carry out what […]
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12th November 2013 by manager in Campaigns
Buying a used car – check it don’t regret it
Someone once observed that if all the cars in this country were placed end to end it would probably be a Bank Holiday weekend. As many as 7 million of them would have been bought and sold second-hand during 2012. Buying a second-hand car can be a risky business although it doesn’t have to […]
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7th November 2013 by manager in Campaigns
The facts about foodbanks
Miss Piggy once said “Never eat more than you can lift. ” Regrettably this is not a problem that many people on low incomes face today. In April, the UK’s leading foodbank charity, the Trussell Trust, said they had seen the biggest rise in numbers given emergency food since the charity began in 2000. Almost […]
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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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