If you’re deciding whether to resign from your job, it’s important to understand all your options first. Resigning might feel like a good option if you’re being treated badly at work. However, it’s a big step and it’s important to think about all your options first. You could try to solve the problem a different[…]
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It’s great to make eco-friendly decisions, but it’s even better to make them in a safe and savvy way. If you’re looking to be a more environmentally friendly consumer – whether that’s buying eco-friendly products or making your home more energy efficient – it’s important to make sure you can be confident in your decisions.[…]
A big thank you to stallholders and everybody who attended the Charity Arts & Crafts Fair at Elstead Cricket Pavilion on Sunday 21st November for some seasonal shopping. The Fair was organised by our Trustee Sue Briggs (thank you Sue!) in support of our South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (part of Citizens Advice[…]
Thinking of using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ this Christmas?
Campaigns, Consumer, Debt & Money Dec 06, 2021
Thinking of using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ this Christmas? Here are 5 things you need to do first… discover more at this TikTok video. And you can get more advice about debt and money by visiting our national website. You can also contact an adviser in our team at Citizens Advice Waverley. Citizens[…]
Do our advisers have a magic wand? Well, no, but they do have access to a very wide range of information about national and local services. They have expertise in advising about them and in ways of getting that information to you. David found this when he came to visit his parents whose health had[…]
Christmas is around the corner but will the parcel market deliver? According to Citizens Advice, more than 5 million people had their parcels lost or stolen last year, with complaints about parcel deliveries tripling since before the pandemic. Citizens Advice is warning urgent action is needed across the parcel delivery industry after its first annual[…]
Domestic Abuse happens in South West Surrey. It’s probably happening in your neighbourhood. Some of it will be behind closed doors and much of it to and by people that you would not expect. Rates in our area have increased over the past few years. Read how our South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service[…]
Over half of carers (52%) feel anxious or stressed about their finances (CarersUK Survey). You can get help and support if you’re responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer’s Allowance. Practical[…]
Congratulations to our domestic abuse service – South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service – an award winning team! The team has just won ‘Team of the Year’ at the National Citizens Advice Annual Conference Awards 2021. This was the most nominated category in this year’s awards and the team was absolutely delighted to be[…]
If you can’t afford legal advice or support in court – you might get free, reduced cost or fixed-fee advice from legal professionals or advice charities. South West London Law Centres (SWLLC) offers a free legal advice service. For more information on SWLLC visit their website. We can help you find free, or low-cost, legal[…]
Watch out for online scams! If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It’s important you’re aware of the many new scams around at the moment because of coronavirus. Scams to look out for include: Advertising face masks or medical equipment at high prices Emails or texts pretending to be from the[…]
Do you know about grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills? You can get help if you’re struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter. You might be able to take advantage of certain benefits, grants and help offered by the government and energy suppliers. Visit our national[…]
This online event is open to any member of the public, business owners and community leaders. The event is bought to you by Guildford and Waverley Community Safety Partnerships and the South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service. One in three women will experience Domestic Abuse at some point in their adult lives and as many[…]
The net zero protections puzzle: Helping people piece together home energy improvements
Consumer Nov 07, 2021
People spending thousands on green home technologies have fewer consumer protections than those buying a mobile phone. This is according to new research released today by Citizens Advice. The charity analysed the consumer protections across a range of products and services, including mobile phones, insurance and pensions, against installing green technologies like heat pumps or solar[…]
Are you stressed and finding it difficult to unwind? You are not alone. Today is #NationalStressAwarenessDay which highlights the importance of managing stress in our daily lives. To maintain our wellbeing, we need to be able to recognise what’s making us stressed to help us learn how to deal with it. Our Advisers offer free,[…]
