You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be considered homeless. Check if you can apply for homeless help. You can apply to the council to get somewhere to live if you’re homeless or you’II become homeless within 8 weeks. For more information, visit our national site If you want[…]
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You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be considered homeless
Campaigns, Housing, News Dec 20, 2021
Why it is important to make a will It is important for you to make a will whether or not you consider you have many possessions or much money. It is important to make a will because: if you die without a will, there are certain rules which dictate how the money, property or possessions[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
It’s a worrying time for many people who are struggling to pay bills and for food. You may never have thought you would need a food bank. Our advisers can guide you through your money options and also make referrals to local food banks. Click below to find details of your local food bank: Cranleigh[…]
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[…]
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[…]
