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02 Dec 2021
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24 Sep 2021
- Extra help if you’re on Universal Credit
24 Sep 2021
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2nd December 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Home Content 1
Are you struggling with living costs?
If you’re struggling to pay for food and other daily essentials, you may be able to get help in a number of ways.
Household Support Fund
This has been introduced to assist households in meeting the increasing costs of food, energy and water bills over the winter months.
24th September 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Local News
Behind the scenes
You may be familiar with the help the 22,000 Citizens Advice volunteer advisers provide on the phone, webchat, email, etc but did you know that behind the scenes we also campaign on your behalf?
24th September 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Home Content 1
Extra help if you’re on Universal Credit
If you’re receiving Universal Credit payments, you will be aware that the £20 pw Covid uplift ended on 30 September 2021 which means you are receiving less money. However there are other benefits you may be entitled to.
Help with housing costs and bills
Cold Weather Payments for each week in the winter temperatures stay at zero Celsius or below will be paid automatically.
24th September 2021 by manager in Local News
Annual Review 2020-21
Our Annual Review is now available:
28th July 2021 by manager in Home Content 1
Struggling with fuel bills?
We can help you access support to identify the best deals for energy provision and access national and local grants where applicable, including Frimley Fuel Allotments and Project Wenceslas – sponsored by Woking Lions Club.
Project Wenceslas
This was set up by Woking Lions Club to help the people of Woking and surrounding areas who may be struggling to pay their fuel bills and have possibly built up debt to their energy supplier.
28th July 2021 by manager in Home Content 1, Uncategorised
IT Support Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer who can support our staff and other volunteers with IT related matters.
What will you do?
- general ICT support for a small organisation
- help staff and volunteers with day to day IT issues, for example, trouble logging on to their computer,
28th July 2021 by manager in Jobs
Volunteer Form Filler
Volunteer Form Filler
What will you do?
- complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
- complete paper and online forms with clients, for example to apply for a benefit, or to complete an application for money or equipment from a charity
- enter a summary of the clients’ problems and what action you’ve taken on our client management system
- look out for problems’ that are common,
8th April 2021 by manager in Jobs
Advice Session Supervisor
Salary: £23k-£25k p.a. FTE depending on experience
Hours per week: up to 37 (job share considered)
Type of contract: One year fixed term
Location: Camberley
Citizens Advice Surrey Heath is an independent charity that provides the advice and information people need for the problems they face through telephone,
22nd February 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Local News
Have you been scammed?
If you have been a victim of fraud, don’t panic or feel ashamed – there are things you could do.
Protect yourself
If you feel threatened, call the police immediately on 999. If you have paid money in the last 24 hours or the scammer is nearby you should use 101.
14th November 2020 by manager in Campaigns
Are you worried about eviction for rent arrears?
After a 6 month pause, court proceedings to evict private sector tenants began again on 20th September. If you’re behind on rent payments you could be evicted.
New pandemic protection
Until at least the end of March 2021 landlords must now provide tenants with 6 months’ notice of eviction in all cases bar those with 12 months’ rent arrears or those raising other serious issues –
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