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Things you might NOT know about Citizens Advice

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Who knew? Things you might NOT know about Citizens Advice

Today we begin a short series of blogs highlighting less well known aspects of our service.
Banks and energy firms must recognise needs of vulnerable customers as cost of living soars

We want essential service firms to deal more responsibly with vulnerable customers. So do their regulators.
Shop safe and wise: don’t let the fraudsters cash in.

For the big shopping season: some valuable tips and reminders for bargain-hunters online.
Autumn Statement: only long-term solutions will ensure no one is left behind

The chancellor listened but many will still miss out, People on average pay may not be safe.
Surrey CC podcast – money and energy saving, warm hubs and scams

Cost of living update. SCC podcast is easy listening and great value. How to be more energy efficient and stay warm this winter.
It’s National Consumer Week… So how are you doing?

Think you're a savvy shopper?? Take our quiz today - scams, labels, refunds lost goods....
It’s National Consumer Week: Top tips from Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell

Shop wisely this sale season and avoid getting less than you bargained for.
It’s National Consumer Week: time to think wise and safe shopping

All this week CA network will be working hard to alert, inform and offer people help if needed.
2021-22: continuing support for local people despite Covid challenges

Our brilliant volunteers and staff carried on helping people all year despite the challenges.
Surrey CC adds warm hubs to cost of living directory

News of warm places on cold days where residents can spend time but not add huge amounts to their heating bills.
Our latest cost of living leaflet is a quick summary of local support

Our new leaflet will be in community places such as libraries and surgeries but it's also online here.
Energy price change means ‘huge uncertainty’ for low-income families

Citizens Advice is doubling down on its call for government action to protect families from hardship. (2 minutes)
Citizens Advice is calling on government to protect most vulnerable

We're building up our service here and helping the CA campaign to protect the vulnerable everywhere.
Project Wenceslas: how local people can help others stay warm this winter

Launch Press Release. Wenceslas enables generous local people to donate their Winter Fuel Payment to help those in need.
Charity Volunteer Fair – real interest in making a contribution

Our colleague Phil (pictured) and Karen, Advice Services Manager, took part in last week's Charity Volunteer Fair.
What Black History Month Means To Me …

"This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘Time for Change: Action Not Words’, an area I feel passionately about."
Will you support our financial literacy work with local young people?

Our partnership with staff and students at Epsom & Ewell High School begins for real next month
CAEE launches crowdfunding scheme for critical cost of living support

CAEE is pleased to be part of the Aviva Community Fund for Aviva employees and the public to donate to selected charities.
Free, quick and easy energy saving hacks

Cost of Living October Update 3. Plenty of ideas from Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice.
Epsom Mental Health and Well-Being Festival

Citizens Advice was one of 19 local groups supporting the Festival Celebration on 8 October.
We’re asking the government to uprate benefits in line with inflation

A cap on the unit price of energy may not be enough for people who can't afford to top up their meters.
We’re here for everyone. Please share our details so everyone can benefit.

Our new referral card can help friends refer local people to our free service.
Volunteers are in demand. They could be you!

Charities are finding it harder to recruit and retain volunteers.
Struggling to pay your credit card bill? Here’s our latest advice

There are things you can do to improve things.
Action Surrey announces new energy funding to help with cost of living crisis

New help for eligible families to save money and improve the energy efficiency.
Ten ways to save money

With the cost of essentials still rising fast, Citizens Advice has pulled together a checklist of money-saving ideas.
Four new trustees join the board at Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell

Press release. We're welcoming four talented people who will strengthen the Board at a challenging time for our charity.
Year-long support brought ‘huge relief’ as £7,000 bill is cancelled
Many clients benefit from the persistence of our volunteer advisers. This case took nearly a year to reach a conclusion.
Parking: digital payment is convenient but a big problem for some citizens

Our council is right to retain traditional payment methods alongside the mobile app.
Cost of living: we’re strengthening our personal and online advice

To meet the emergency we're building our in-person advice and providing even better information online.
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Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell strengthens money and debt advice team

Two new team members for our Money and Debt Advice team ahead of a likely hard winter of rising costs of living.
Energy bills – the scale of help must match the scale of the crisis

At local and national level Citizens Advice is playing a vital part in helping families manage a frightening change in their finances.
Cost of living problems – why independent advice is so important

Anyone who asks for help in person can be sure we have no interest beyond helping them find a way forward.
Scams Awareness Campaign. How to stop the fraudsters.

Our aim is to help people avoid the most common scams.
Meet Tom. With our support he’s changing his life for the better.

When he first came to us he had spiralling rent, water and council tax debt. Appointments had always been challenging. Marian Anghileri. (3 minutes)
Meet Tom. With our support he’s changing his life for the better.

"When he first came to us he had spiralling rent, water and council tax debt. Appointments had always been challenging."
Inflation in double figures – we can help when things get tough

Our advisers are helping people with support that's particularly important at the moment.
David looks forward to helping with ‘one of society’s biggest challenges’

Our Money Advice Team welcomes David as their new caseworker - the natural next stage in his Citizens Advice career.
The Times for energy efficiency: if not now, when?

"With government and candidates for PM under pressure to do something, two newspaper columns about energy and economics strike a chord. "
Prepayment energy with everything costing more – what if I can’t top up?

I’m really scared we’re going to be left without gas or electric if I can’t top up. What can I do?
Energy bills support information
Latest forecasts for the energy price cap are truly frightening. The support promised is welcome but more will be needed.
Cost of living crisis – Citizens Advice steps up

At national and local level Citizens Advice is improving its information about cost of living issues.
Our July Newsletter is out now
Cost of living is top of the agenda but the team is working on many other projects in the community.
Benefit delays “hurting some of our most vulnerable and ill people”

This post is part of a Citizens Advice policy campaign on behalf of people living with disability.
CEO: #WeAreCitizensAdvice (in 97 seconds)

Listen to our CEO describe the services Citizens Advice provides in the local community.
Inflation at 9.4% is bad news on a low income.

One of our main jobs at Citizens Advice is to help people get the support they need when things get difficult.
Inflation at 9.4% is bad news if you’re on a low income.

One of our main jobs at Citizens Advice is to help people get the support they need, when things get difficult. Here's a quick summary of our advice services.
The cost of renting is still rising (and don’t mention affordability)
Citizens Advice helps clients face problems and organisations improve policy. Here is part of a policy campaign about housing.
Inflation at 9.1% is bad news if you’re on a low income.

One of our main jobs at Citizens Advice is to help people get the support they need when things get difficult.
Council tax and much more: the vital work of the council revenues team

Our staff and volunteers met team management as part of CAEE training and development.
Lone-parent families and relative child poverty

Children in lone-parent households are twice as likely to be growing up in relative poverty.
Urgent need for legal volunteers to improve access to justice: Louise Curd

Our publicity and fundraising manager explains the role of local pro-bono lawyers.
Rent reform promises more security
For years the law has allowed landlords to force tenants out without giving a reason.
Cost of living is cause of significant extra anxiety: Marian Anghileri

"Clients are often great money managers – always on the lookout for bargains."
Rail tickets online only will exclude many older people
Plans to close all ticket offices revealed at the weekend will "worry those who struggle with digital services or do now have a smartphone"
Are you #Scam Aware? Take our Quiz

Half way through Scams Awareness Fortnight it's time to check on progress.
Summer campaign to fight cost of living fraud

CAEE advisers are helping more local people who have been targeted as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold.
