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Hooray! Our outreach in Whitchurch Civic Centre will be reopening from 18th May 2022. Information drop-in sessions will run every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm and are open to everyone- no appointments necessary at this outreach. There is CCTV at the Civic Centre, but not in the rooms we use for interviews. If you have […]
Tackling food insecurity in South West Shropshire – Communications and Community Project Coordinator Are you passionate aboutmaking a difference, making society fairer and working for an organisation that values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination? This exciting role will involve working with communities in South West Shropshire to develop sustainable community led solutions to reduce […]
We are very sorry but our Shropshire Adviceline will be closed on: Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May all day Wednesday 11th May from 1.30pm We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You can still access self-help and information online www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Shropshire is warning that – without further government action – people across Shropshire risk falling into severe hardship in order to shoulder energy price hikes. The local charity, which has seen the number of people needing help with energy debts increase by 21% since last year, has found that: 19% in West Midlands are currently unable to afford energy bills, even […]
‘Keep Universal Credit lifeline’ urges Citizens Advice Benefits cut of £20-a-week set to hit 1 in 9 in Shropshire Local charity warns of increased debt and hardship if ‘lifeline’ ends in October Citizens Advice Shropshire is urging the government against a cut to Universal Credit that would impact 1 in 9 working-age people in Shropshire. […]
Pension Wise is now part of MoneyHelper. MoneyHelper is the new, easy way to get clear, free, impartial help for all your money and pension choices. Whatever your circumstances or plans, move forward with MoneyHelper. Find out more about getting #pensions guidance at moneyhelper.org.uk/pensionwise. If you’re over 50 get free, impartial guidance about your defined […]
ACT NOW: Please don’t put off dealing with your debt. The longer you leave it before asking for help, the more likely the amount of money you owe is going to increase. Please do not borrow money at high interest rates, including money from illegal lenders. This will put you into greater debt. There are […]
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Shropshire Council: Local Support & Prevention Fund 0345 678 9078 Coronavirus Helpline 0345 678 9028 Citizens Advice Shropshire: 03444 99 11 00 Citizens Advice Telford & The Wrekin: 0300 330 1165 Help to Claim (Universal Credit) England: 0800 144 8444 Low cost & emergency food www.shropshirelarder.org.uk