Separation from a partner is undeniably tough. Advisers in Citizens Advice know how traumatic it can be for people to end a relationship. At this time of year, we often see a spike in people contacting us for advice about how to separate from their partner. The difficulties of making life-changing decisions combined with the[…]
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Navigating separation: How Citizens Advice makes the journey easier
News, Relationships Oct 01, 2023
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 way or find another job before resigning. If you decide to resign, there are steps you should[…]
Do you need information about managing someone else’s affairs? You might also want someone else to manage your affairs for you? “Managing someone else’s affairs can mean a number of things, including: looking after their bank accounts, savings, investments or other financial affairs buying and selling property on their behalf claiming and spending welfare benefits[…]
There are many ways to borrow money so it’s important you look into the different options before you borrow. It can help you check what’s best for you. Click here to discover more about the types of borrowing at our national website: Payday loans Plastic cards Loans Hire purchase and conditional sale If you’re struggling[…]
Universal Credit is a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed. “It might be worth claiming Universal Credit if: you’re struggling to pay the bills you’ve lost your job and have no income your income has dropped but you’re still working you have a disability or illness that stops you[…]
Not all holidays are plain sailing! You have the legal right to claim compensation from the airline if your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost or damaged. Discover more at our national website. What about accommodation in other countries that you can no longer get to because of your flights being cancelled? See our online[…]
Report from Citizens Advice: ‘Playing Catch-Up: The impact of delayed health assessments for Personal Independence Payment.’
Campaigns, News Sep 06, 2023
At Citizens Advice we’re seeing more people than ever before who need help with an issue related to PIP. Nationally, just under half a million people are waiting for a review of their PIP award. “Rising levels of ill-health in the UK combined with increasing cost of living pressures mean record numbers of people are[…]
If you’re on a low income, you might be able to get help with some of the costs of sending your child to school, including school meals, transport and uniform. Disover more at our national website about the following: Getting free school meals Getting help to pay for activities and uniforms Applying for help[…]
With the recent rise in the cost of living, housing costs (rentals and mortgages) are increasing along with utility and food bills. Nationally, Citizens Advice is seeing record numbers of clients seeking debt advice and many more of them are finding that their debts are increasing at the end of each month. CRAIG* CAME TO[…]
If your employer wants to change a term in your contract, this is called a ‘variation of contract’. Your employer should only make a change to your contract if at least one of these applies: you agree to the change your contract says your employer can make certain changes – this is called a ‘variation[…]
You’ll need to consider a number of things when you’re looking for a home to rent. For example whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent and the best way to search for a property. You also need to think about what questions to ask your landlord or letting agent so you don’t lose[…]
As inflation rises and interest rates reach levels not seen since the crash of 2008, there are few of us who can escape the current cost of living crisis; but for some of the most vulnerable, the ‘Mental Health Premium’ – as Citizens Advice has called it – is having an even greater impact. Our[…]
A pension is money you’ll use to live on when you retire. Most people get a state pension from the government which covers your basic needs. But it’s also a good idea to try and save some extra money in a pension fund, to give you a decent standard of living. Your employer has to[…]
Here are some photos of our team here at Citizens Advice South West Surrey at a recent community event. You can see our team chatting to people, our partners such as Guildford Borough Council and Home Start, local councillors and the Mayor of Guildford Councillor Masuk Miah, about our services and how we can work[…]
