Freeze on Local Housing Allowance could lead to new rent arrears crisis
A new blog from our Research & Campaigns Team reports evidence from Surrey Local Citizens Advice, national Citizens Advice and the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Rapid rises in the cost of living mean difficult times for a growing number of people even in prosperous areas. We want to help policymakers, organisations and residents take the right decisions.
A new blog from our Research & Campaigns Team reports evidence from Surrey Local Citizens Advice, national Citizens Advice and the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Energy suppliers told to stop forcing prepayment meters on struggling families.
Rainbow is Epsom & Ewell's latest Warm Space joining others in helping people stay warm and save on bills this winter.
In 2022 people with a disability were the largest group of CAEE clients needing help to sort out their benefits.
We will continue do everything possible to help people in difficulty and use our data to alert ministers and the public to the need for more support.
Echoing Tesco's long-running strapline, the campaign adds official oomph to straightforward ideas.
Short-term impact outstripped by combined pressures of sky-high bills and freezing weather.
Really helpful from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. New webpage for anyone struggling with the cost of living.
New local and national research reveals problems facing low-income and indebted households wherever they are.
Our clients often feel the world is against them. They need to know our core values are independence and impartiality, our sole aim to help them find a way forward.
Things you may not know about us – Number 1.(2 minutes)
We want essential service firms to deal more responsibly with vulnerable customers. So do their regulators.
The chancellor listened but many will still miss out, People on average pay may not be safe.
News of warm places on cold days where residents can spend time but not add huge amounts to their heating bills.
Our new leaflet will be in community places such as libraries and surgeries but it's also online here.
Citizens Advice is doubling down on its call for government action to protect families from hardship. (2 minutes)
We're building up our service here and helping the CA campaign to protect the vulnerable everywhere.
Our colleague Phil (pictured) and Karen, Advice Services Manager, took part in last week's Charity Volunteer Fair.
CAEE is pleased to be part of the Aviva Community Fund for Aviva employees and the public to donate to selected charities.
Cost of Living October Update 3. Plenty of ideas from Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice.
A cap on the unit price of energy may not be enough for people who can't afford to top up their meters.
There are things you can do to improve things.
New help for eligible families to save money and improve the energy efficiency.
With the cost of essentials still rising fast, Citizens Advice has pulled together a checklist of money-saving ideas.
To meet the emergency we're building our in-person advice and providing even better information online.
At local and national level Citizens Advice is playing a vital part in helping families manage a frightening change in their finances.
Anyone who asks for help in person can be sure we have no interest beyond helping them find a way forward.
Our advisers are helping people with support that's particularly important at the moment.
I’m really scared we’re going to be left without gas or electric if I can’t top up. What can I do?
Latest forecasts for the energy price cap are truly frightening. The support promised is welcome but more will be needed.
At national and local level Citizens Advice is improving its information about cost of living issues.
This post is part of a Citizens Advice policy campaign on behalf of people living with disability.
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.
Citizens Advice helps clients face problems and organisations improve policy. Here is part of a policy campaign about housing.
One of our main jobs at Citizens Advice is to help people get the support they need when things get difficult.
Our staff and volunteers met team management as part of CAEE training and development.
Children in lone-parent households are twice as likely to be growing up in relative poverty.
"Clients are often great money managers – always on the lookout for bargains."
CAEE advisers are helping more local people who have been targeted as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold.
Confidence with numbers links to all our 2022 campaigns. We're delighted to support the today's National Numeracy conversation.
We were delighted to see Epsom Hub coordinator Claudia Aristide at our staff and volunteers meeting.
'Deeply worrying' as many households face 'a cost of living catastrophe'. (FT)
Local need for crisis support grew in the second half of 2021-22.
One of our main jobs at Citizens Advice is to help people get the support they need.
Our April energy advice leaflets will help you take the right next step.
We hope Mr Sunak will help prevent a serious cost of living crisis. 23 March 2022
Inflation, fuel prices, digital exclusion. There was no shortage of things to discuss!
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