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Benefits
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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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22nd February 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
When is a benefit not a benefit?
Answer: After 05-04-18 when it’s a loan. Time flies – or so it seems. The New Year has barely started and now it’s nearly March – which means that the start of the financial year is just around the corner. This can be important to many of us because the UK government normally introduces changes […]
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15th February 2018 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
For Once-Set Benefit Fraud Aside and Consider Benefits Unclaimed
A recent analysis by the DWP found that millions of people are failing to claim benefits they are entitled to, leaving nearly £13 billion pounds a year unclaimed. Could this include you? The poor take-up rate could be influenced by the stigma many people feel about taking welfare benefits. The public vastly overestimate the numbers of people ‘claiming falsely’ or ‘committing fraud’. […]
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17th July 2017 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Universal Teething Problems
However you may feel about the news and the way it is reported there is no doubt that there is a lot of it. This might explain why Universal Credit, possibly the biggest change in the welfare system since it first started has slipped from the headlines. However in spite of delays in its introduction the roll out continues. Universal Credit is intended to […]
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21st January 2016 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Universal Credit – What will change? How can you get ready?
In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice said ‘ The change to tax credit cuts is a welcome relief, but more changes to Universal Credit are yet to come. It is important people can access help and support so they can plan their finances in order to adapt.’ […]
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2nd April 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Working age families not claiming benefits
We hear a lot about people claiming benefits they are not entitled to, but little about those who are not claiming their entitlements . A recent report commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Trust highlighted this group. These are often people who are working, probably bringing up children and earning a low wage. They may not […]
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1st August 2014 by manager in Campaigns
Hidden Homelessness – Surrey’s Secret
Overheard in a Farnham pub. “When was the last time you saw someone sleeping on the streets of Farnham? Exactly. There are no homeless people around here” Homelessness means not having a home. People who have no roof over their head do sleep on the street and in doorways. However much more homelessness is hidden. […]
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23rd May 2014 by manager in Campaigns
Pink Floyd, the DWP, Citizens Advice and GPs
Hello, is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me. Is there anyone home? Come on, now, I hear you’re feeling down. Well I can ease your pain And get you on your feet again. Relax, I’ll need some information first. Just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts? […]
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