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Category: News
Five reasons to join us as a trustee
We are looking for some very special people to join our board of trustees. We at Citizens Advice Shropshire (CAS) have been part of the local community since 1939 offering free, independent and confidential advice on issues that affect people’s lives. As part of the national Citizens Advice network, we make a real difference to […]
New opportunities to join the Trustee Board for Citizens Advice Shropshire.
Citizens Advice Shropshire (CAS) has been part of the local community since 1939. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone and campaign to improve the policies that affect people’s lives. We’re an independent charity and part of the national Citizens Advice network. Trustee Board Member We are looking for new Trustees to […]
If you live in the Three Parishes area of Gobowen, St Martins or Weston Rhyn, you can get help from My Money Matters
If you have money worries, rent arrears or are experiencing hardship because of Coronavirus, help is available in Shropshire
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
Coronavirus: Warning to residents on scam calls claiming to be NHS Test and Trace
Shropshire Council’s trading standards team want to make residents aware of reports of a new telephone scam about NHS Test and Trace that is coming to light. Callers are contacting residents saying they are from NHS Test and Trace, and telling the resident that they have been in contact with someone suffering from COVID-19, and […]
Test yourself in our scams quiz and read our top tips to protect yourself from being scammed
This year’s Scams Awareness campaign kicks off on 15 June. It’s an opportunity to help your community be #ScamAware so they can stop scammers all year round, not just during the coronavirus crisis. Lots of scammers are using coronavirus to trick people into giving them money or personal information. We’re here to give you the […]
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for their dedication
As part of Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June, Citizens Advice Shropshire wants to thank volunteers for their contribution throughout the year and support during the crisis. Over 70 volunteers at Citizens Advice Shropshire contribute 366.6 hours each week. In the last year, Citizens Advice Shropshire has helped 7,529 people with 29,698 […]
Coronavirus Testing in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: What You Need to Know
Issued by: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) Who can get tested? Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) has been expanded to everyone over the age of five with symptoms. People can ask for a test if they, or a member of their household, have the recent onset of any of the following symptoms: […]
Shropshire Council’s public health team launches mental health resources
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 18 May – Sunday 24 May 2020), Shropshire Council’s public health team has today launched a series of mental health resources to help support people’s mental health and wellbeing, through and beyond coronavirus. The resources aim to help reduce loneliness and isolation, and provide easy access to mental health support, to […]