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If you’re on a low income, make sure you find out what benefits you might be able to get You can check your eligibility at our national website or by clicking on the links below: Universal credit Housing Benefit Working and child tax credits Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Pension Credit Income Support Citizens Advice South West[…]

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Our team will be there as well Contact Shiraz Chowdhury, Community Engagement Coordinator, Citizens Advice South West Surrey, for further details. Citizens Advice South West Surrey CONTACT DETAILS Call Adviceline (free) to speak to an Adviser: Waverley 0808 278 7980 Guildford and Ash 0808 278 7888 Leave online message Office opening details And for other topics, check-out our online advice about benefits,[…]

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Apply for Pension Credit before 21 December in order to get this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.  “If you’ve reached State Pension age, you might be able to apply for Pension Credit. Pension Credit is a weekly benefit to boost your income. It’s based on how much money you have coming in.” Read more at our[…]

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Starting university as a new student can be full of uncertainties and worries – but you’re not alone. Our friends @StudentMindsOrg shared some tips to help you maintain your wellbeing. “Student life and the world around us can create many uncertainties for students. Learn how uncertainty affects your thinking and how you can work with[…]

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Community organisations like food banks can help you if you can’t afford the food you need. Food banks are community organisations that can help if you can’t afford the food you need. You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it. This includes all food banks run by the[…]

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Universal Credit is a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed Universal Credit has replaced these benefits for most people: Housing Benefit income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Income Support Discover more at our national website. Citizens Advice South West[…]

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Did you know you can make an informal appeal about a parking fine in certain circumstances? How to appeal depends on the type of parking ticket you have – check what the ticket says before you start.   Don’t pay a parking ticket that you’re appealing. Usually, paying is seen as admitting the ticket was[…]

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