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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As reported in this newspaper earlier this year, according to the annual Halifax Quality of Life Survey the best place to live in 2017 was Hart District. Waverley followed closely behind within the top ten. This means that based on residents’ health and life expectancy, well-being, earnings, employment, a low crime rate and (relatively) good […]
Are you struggling to cope with basic needs? Citizens Advice Waverley is here to help If you’re finding it hard to cope with providing life’s essentials for yourself or your family you are not alone. More and more people in Waverley are struggling to meet the costs of daily living. This can sometimes be down […]