If you are finding living costs a big challenge, we can help you: Check what benefits you’re entitled to Get help with your energy bills Work out your budget Visit our national site for advice Contact Citizens Advice Waverley for free advice if you need help with a range of everyday issues such as benefits,[…]
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If you are struggling with debts, we can help you make a plan to pay it back Our national website has advice and sample letters to support you. Discover more about the topics below: Work out what you can afford to pay Work out how much to pay each creditor Write to your creditors Stay[…]
If you are you paying for a mortgage our website has lots of advice to help you manage and stay in control of your payments Even if you’re not struggling to pay your mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you stay in control of your payments and not run into trouble. Visit our national page[…]
Citizens Advice has found that 65% of people who we see who are on pre-payment meters because they are IN DEBT to their power supplier, are either disabled or have a long-term health condition. This compared to 33% who have no disability or health problems. Brian* came to us to ask what he should[…]
You might be able to get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have difficulty working because you’re sick or disabled. This is called having ‘limited capability for work’. Visit our national website for more details: Check if you can claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Check what type of ESA you can claim Check[…]
Millions of low-income households to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
Benefits, News Jan 27, 2023
“Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living*” “Millions will receive new cost of living support from Spring 2023, following up to £1,200 in support for over eight million low-income households in 2022 £900 Cost of Living Payment[…]
Threatened with dismissal? Your employer should follow a fair process if they dismiss you. What’s fair depends on your situation, but they normally need to follow their own rules and a standard set of rules called the ACAS code. Find out much more at our national website. Contact Citizens Advice Waverley for free advice if[…]
Over 65 but not getting Pension Credit? £1.7billion worth of Pension Credit is going unclaimed. Claim Pension Credit to boost your income and help with cost of living. Pension Credit is a weekly benefit to boost your income. It’s based on how much money you have coming in. There are two parts to Pension Credit,[…]
DON’T PANIC! There are many ways we can help you deal with your debts
Campaigns, Debt & Money, News Jan 02, 2023
Finding it difficult to pay your credit card bills? Now is the time to make a resolution to sort out your finances after Christmas spending. When you’re in debt, the future can feel scary. But it doesn’t need to be. It is an exceptionally challenging time for people. Nationally, Citizens Advice helps two people every[…]
You’ll need to consider a number of things when you’re looking for a home to rent. Deciding whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent Searching for a property If you get Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Questions to ask your landlord or letting agent Check the Energy Performance Certificate What checks will be[…]
What to do if something’s gone wrong with an item you’ve bought
Campaigns, Consumer, News Dec 18, 2022
Following Black Friday, if something’s gone wrong with an item you’ve bought, you might be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement. For advice on what you should do about returning faulty goods, please go to our national website here. Contact Citizens Advice Waverley for free advice if you need help with a range[…]
Your legal rights as a partner may depend on whether you are married or living together. Living together with someone is sometimes also called cohabitation. Generally speaking, you will have fewer rights if you’re living together than if you’re married. Discover more information about your legal rights on our national website including the[…]
“One year on and parcel firms haven’t got their act together, with nobody delivering a four or five-star service.” Clare Moriarty, CEO national Citizens Advice. This is the Citizens Advice Parcel League table: Read more at our national website For advice and ‘Top tips’ about parcel delivery, watch our video on Tik Tok (Dont’[…]
Бажаю вам щасливого та мирного Різдва! (Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas!)
Campaigns, Housing, News Dec 01, 2022
Christmas is here and once again charities are turning their attention to those who may find themselves without a safe and secure place to call home over the festive season. But this year there is a new group of vulnerable people joining those who are homeless, or under threat of becoming so. Back in March,[…]
Do you need low-cost, door-to-door transport in Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere, Cranleigh or the surrounding villages in Waverley? If you don’t have a car and find it difficult to use public transport for whatever reason, read more about and register with Waverley Hoppa Community Transport. Watch a short video about their service Contact Citizens[…]
