There are three types of scams you need to know about We’re all seeing a squeeze on our finances because of the cost of living crisis. And scammers will try and exploit this. From phishing emails to things that sound too good to be true, there are three scams you need to know about: 1.[…]
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Have you heard about the Energy Bills Support Scheme?
Benefits, Campaigns, Consumer, Debt & Money, News Jun 22, 2022
Have you heard about the Energy Bills Support Scheme? The government will give every household £400 of their energy bills. And you may be entitled to more if you claim certain benefits. If you’re struggling with living cost and if you don’t have enough to live on, you might be able to get help[…]
Claiming compensation if your flight’s delayed or cancelled You might be able to get compensation if your flight was: leaving from the UK – it doesn’t matter which airline it was with arriving in the UK and was with a UK or EU airline arriving in the EU and was with a UK airline[…]
Thinking about resigning from your job? There are things that you need to know about notice periods, including: If you want to give less notice Getting paid in your notice period If your employer tells you not to work in your notice period Taking holiday in your notice period If you change your mind[…]
Thanks to the tireless dedication of its volunteers and staff, Citizens Advice Waverley has continued to give essential advice and crisis support to help people find a way forward. As part of Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June 2022, Citizens Advice Waverley wants to thank its volunteers for their exceptional contribution to[…]
Struggling with the cost-of-living increases?
Benefits, Campaigns, Consumer, Debt & Money, News Jun 01, 2022
Struggling with the cost-of-living increases?… You are not alone At the end of March Citizens Advice research revealed that around 5 million people would be unable to pay their energy bills from April even accounting for the support the government had already announced. This number was expected to almost triple to 1 in 4 people[…]
It’s important to get help straight away if you’re in debt
Campaigns, Debt & Money, News May 27, 2022
Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don’t understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself deep in debt. It’s important to get help straight away if you’re in debt, or worried about money. Don’t ignore your bills or letters about[…]
We help more people with disability benefits than any other topic Last year we helped 383,704 people with over 900,000 disability benefit issues. We help at every stage, from initial eligibility queries to the appeal processes. With our unique insight, it’s clear to us the system needs changing. Incorrect decisions and long wait times[…]
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service wins grant from Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund
Campaigns, Mental health, News, Relationships May 14, 2022
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service has been awarded £6,640 from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund by the Community Foundation for Surrey We are delighted to announce that our domestic abuse service – South West Surrey Dometic Abuse Outreach Service – has been awarded a grant of £6,640 from the Arts Council’s[…]
Your donation will help us provide crucial advice to those most in need in our community at a critical time in their lives. Our advice is delivered by valued volunteers who give their time freely. But we are always in need of specialist support. A one-off donation of £50 will provide a specialist counselling session[…]
No relationship is perfect all of the time but there are signs you can spot that may indicate whether your relationship is healthy or unhealthy. Why does it matter? It’s important because healthy relationships are good for our wellbeing and make us feel supported and respected. In unhealthy relationships, our partner shows behaviours that[…]
Is there a better energy deal for our smallest businesses? “Domestic energy prices are rarely out of the news at the moment — but we generally hear less about the fact that businesses are also facing rising costs. Some data shows their prices almost tripling within a year. As the official energy consumer body, our[…]
Am I entitled to sick pay? If you work (and aren’t self-employed), you’re legally entitled to get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as long as you: have started work with your employer are sick for 4 full days or more in a row (including non-working days) earn on average at least £123 per week (before tax)[…]
How to get repairs done if you’re privately renting Your landlord is responsible for most major repairs in your home Your landlord has to make sure your home is safe to live in You’ll be responsible for minor repairs, eg. changing fuses and light bulbs Discover more at our national website including the following topics:[…]
