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2nd August 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Death – The Only Compulsory Thing in Life
Few of us want to think about dying – especially as life often gives us more than enough to think about. It can help those who are close to us (at what is usually a very difficult time) if we make it clear what we would like to happen when we are no longer around. […]
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26th July 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
To Pay by Credit Card or Not to Pay by Credit Card? That is the Question.
How do you get your money back when goods or services you have bought and paid for are not delivered as agreed or when the seller has gone out of business? Does the way you paid for your goods or services in the first place make a difference? Well, maybe. In general, using a credit […]
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12th July 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Age is Just a Number Works Both Ways
The expression ‘age is just a number’ is often used to explain how some people can achieve things way beyond what might be expected of them given their age. Sadly though for others, the opposite can apply. At the age of 47, Ron* had faced more than his fair share of difficulties – and continued […]
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9th July 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
How we Helped Linda
Almost everyone has heard of Citizens Advice, but far fewer understand the positive impact our work can have on people’s lives. The following story is based on typical events that we regularly see in Surrey. Linda contacted Citizens Advice Waverley when she had been sacked from her job. She was upset and felt that she […]
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5th July 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
ADHD, A Confused Mum and Guided Self Service Advice
According to Wikipedia self-service is “…the practice of serving oneself, usually when purchasing items.” The way we re-fuel our cars and shop in supermarkets are classic examples of how self-service has become part of our lifestyle. However, the biggest and most influential self-service market of all is of course, the Internet. When she came to […]
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4th July 2018 by manager in Campaigns
Are you being hurt or controlled by someone you love?
Domestic abuse is the misuse of power and control by one person over another. It is rarely a one-off event and tends to escalate in frequency and severity over time. You may be experiencing abuse even if your abuser is never violent. Under the 2015 Serious Crime Act it is an offence to exercise coercive […]
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28th June 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Voting is Important in Spite of What Churchill Said
In a poll organised by the BBC in 2002, Sir Winston Churchill was voted the greatest Briton of all time. 78 years ago this month, it was said of him that he “…mobilised the English language and sent it into battle.” One of the main reasons Churchill took on that challenge in the spring of […]
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14th June 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Broken Settees and Scams; All in a Day’s Consumer Advising
Carol (not her real name*) was pleasantly surprised when she turned up for her appointment at Citizens Advice. She was having difficulty with a furniture shop from which she had bought a two seater sofa, which had literally broken ten months after she bought it. A friend recommended she seek help from her local CAB. Carol […]
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7th June 2018 by manager in Campaigns
The hidden perils of living in Surrey part 2
When you donate to a good cause you want to know that your donation will be spent wisely. If your charity of choice is a large organisation working overseas you can only know how your money is being spent based on what they tell you. With budget cuts and austerity measures continuing to make life […]
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4th June 2018 by manager in Campaigns
How we helped Linda
Almost everyone has heard of Citizens Advice, but far fewer understand the positive impact our work can have on people’s lives. The following story is based on typical events that we regularly see in Surrey. Linda* contacted Citizens Advice when she had been sacked from her job. She was upset and felt that she had […]
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