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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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28th June 2019 by manager in Campaigns
PIP Mandatory Reconsideration
Surrey Citizens Advice calls for urgent review. Press Release 16 May 2019 The lives and health of people in Surrey with long-term disabling conditions such as autoimmune disorder and painful degenerative conditions are being made worse by a failing benefit process. Long delays in the process of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) now routinely […]
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3rd June 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Domestic Abuse: How we helped Alison.
Not sure who to turn to? … Citizens Advice offer free, confidential information on a range of topics from debt and benefits to immigration and housing. But did you know that we can also put you in touch with other specialist agencies who may be able to give you the particular help you need? Take […]
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7th May 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
What do Food Banks do and Why?
The aim of food banks is to support local families in crisis who don’t have enough money to buy food. They are given enough food to feed their family (or themselves if they are single) for approximately 3 days. The reasons why people need to visit food banks include benefit changes and delays, debt problems, […]
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8th April 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Universal Credit: ‘Help to Claim’ Service
Don’t know how to apply for Universal Credit to help with your living and housing costs? Citizens Advice can help you with your initial online claim. Alex* contacted Citizens Advice in distress because she didn’t know how to start making a claim for Universal Credit (UC) and was worried that she wouldn’t be able to […]
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4th March 2019 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Why does ‘Eligibility for Universal Credit’ receive the most unique visits on our website?
Universal Credit (UC) was introduced in 2013 as a single benefit to replace 6 existing Benefits – child tax credit, housing benefit, income support, income-based job seeker’s allowance, income-related employment and support allowance and working tax credit. You could be eligible for UC if you are between 18 and state pension age, are on a […]
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