‘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. […]
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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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
