Matthew Bradbury, Senior Employment Expert at Citizens Advice, said: “If you’re at risk of redundancy, it’s important to know you do have rights to help protect you from unfair dismissal and to ensure you’re paid what you’re owed. It’s completely understandable that you may find the rules and procedures overwhelming, but you don’t have to[…]
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If you qualify for the guarantee element of Pension Credit or if you are on a low income, you may be eligible for a one-off payment of £140 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme if your supplier is part of the scheme. Check details here. You can also get help from Citizens Advice[…]
Worried that your energy firm might go bust? Citizens Advice – official watchdog for energy consumers said: “Ofgem will move customers of failed suppliers to a new one.” “This can take a few weeks, but your gas and electricity supply will continue in the meantime. Your new supplier will contact you and[…]
If you receive UNIVERSAL CREDIT, from 6th October the amount you’ll get will GO DOWN by £86.87 per month! This affects everyone claiming Universal Credit – there aren’t any exceptions. If you’re struggling to cope, go to our national site https://bit.ly/3EpGJ3o to find out whether you might be eligible for any other help. Or speak[…]
Don’t know where to turn? Just bought a school uniform, but don’t have money for food or a fridge to put it in? We don’t give out money or goods, but we may be able to refer you to an organisation that can help. We can help you to review your finances, give you a[…]
We are absolutely delighted to have a runner in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October – Paul Deane-Williams. Paul has taken on the challenge to raise funds for Citizens Advice Waverley and our South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service. Paul works for Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions[…]
Renting somewhere to live starts with finding somewhere that’s suitable and affordable, but it also helps to have a good understanding of your tenancy agreement so that you know what to expect and where to go for advice if something goes wrong. There’s lots of useful info on renting on Citizens Advice website! Know your[…]
Want to have your say about health and disability benefits? Some of our local clients and advisers, and others across the country, have been explaining to DWP problems they have when claiming disability benefits. DWP has put together some ideas about changes they might make to the system and has launched a Consultation[…]
We’ve been spending more time at home or moving to a new neighbourhood. And maybe we are noticing problems where we live. Find out how to deal with problems caused by neighbours, such as noise, dogs or dumping rubbish, or disagreements about walls and fences, trees and hedges. You may be able to[…]
Most people know it’s what you need if you are over 75 and want a free TV licence! But if you’re over state pension age and on a low-income, Pension Credit can help to top up your income and help in other ways. You could get help with: • Housing Benefit • Mortgage[…]
It might be your first one, you might need a new one or be trying to find a better one. Whatever the reason for the move both you and your employer have rights and obligations. And it’s good to know what to expect before you start your new job. Your employer can set down some[…]
Furlough is winding down and will end at the end of September. Some employers may be thinking about redundancies. If you’re worried about redundancy, you can check out your rights. No matter how long you have worked for your employer there are 3 things you should do to see if your employer can make you[…]
Mistakes happen. For instance, people who have been receiving a disability benefit might suddenly find that it has been reduced or suspended and don’t understand why this has happened or how they can challenge it. Disability benefits – Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for those of working age and Attendance[…]
Relationship problems?… Don’t wait until you’re at crisis point before calling for help
Relationships Jul 19, 2021
Tom MacInnes, chief analyst for Citizens Advice, said: “We know that this pandemic has put an enormous strain on people financially but our data shows that strain is also being felt in people’s relationships.” Visits to Citizens Advice webpage information on ending a relationship have been steadily increasing since 2019, especially over the last few[…]
Council tax, rent and other forms of debt arrears will be awarded relief as part of the Government’s new “breathing space” scheme. If you’re eligible, you could get 60 days of breathing space where your creditors can’t: • contact you • take action to make you pay • add interest and charges to your debt.[…]
