Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset

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Universal Credit is gradually replacing #benefits like Income Support which will end in #April 2026.
✅ You should get a ‘migration notice’ letter telling you to claim Universal Credit by a certain date.
Want to know more? Visit the link below!⤵️
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Don’t get stuck with a broken zip or shoes that don’t fit.
✅ Understanding your consumer rights when shopping online is the best way to protect your money and new purchases.
Find all our free online advice on our website ⤵️
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Navigating your #life at #university can be challenging, especially if you have an existing #mentalhealth difficulty.
Our friends at @studentmindsorg.bsky.social share helpful tips ⤵️
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More and more people are coming to us for help with #debt.
Whether it’s #credit cards, #loans, or everyday #bills piling up, financial #stress can feel impossible to escape. But #help is available.
We can help ⤵️
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🎫 If you’re buying event #tickets online, it’s important you find out who the official ticket sellers are.
This makes sure the ticket you’re buying is genuine and at the original price.
Here’s what else you should know ⤵️
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⚠️ Client needs are becoming more complex.
But how can we get help to the people who need it more quickly?
Join the Citizens Advice online event on 25 September, 2-3pm to hear more ⤵️
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❗ The UK #government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an #alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

Find out more ⤵️
www.gov.uk/alerts

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Finishing #university this #summer?
🤔 Whether you’re heading #home, staying in your #student town or figuring out what’s next, there’s a lot to think about.
Here’s a quick guide to #help you feel more in control ⤵️
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#Pride is a celebration and a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe and supported 🏳️‍🌈
We’re here to help you through life’s challenges no matter who you are - from debt and benefits to housing and hate crimes ⤵️
#Pride2025 #Pridemonth #LGBTQIA+ #LGBT #transrightsarehumanrights
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We're looking for a new Service Manager to run our generalist advice service. If you have the ability to lead, manage and motivate a team, check out the link below for more information! ⤵️
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Applications close at 10am on Monday 7th July 2025.
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There are ways you can manage #debt. Start by making a list of your debts and all the #information you have like:
🏠 Rent arrears
💳 Credit card debts
⚡ #Energy or water #bills
Check our online #advice ⤵️
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You may be able to claim #benefits if you:
➡️ have #difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ can’t work because you’re sick or #disabled
➡️ are on a low #income or you have no income
Read more on our #website ⤵️
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👋 Moving #home?
Make sure to tell your #energy supplier so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
We can #help you understand what steps you should take. ⤵️
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The words "We'll explore how the cost-of-living legacy of massive debt is preventing people from getting back on their feet" are at the top of the picture in blue letters. Beneath them, the event date of 25th February, 2-3pm is in bold. At the bottom of the picture is an image of a graph with the hashtag #CADataInsights, along with the Citizens Advice logo.

The amount of people coming to us for #help with #debt is increasing.
Join @citizensadvice.bsky.social on 25 February, 2-3pm to hear more about the driving forces behind this increase ⤵️
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How is Citizens Advice set up?

We’re made up of a national charity and a network of independent charities based across England and Wales.

We offer advice from 1,900 locations, over the phone and through our website.

Read more ⤵️
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If your Universal Credit is stopped or reduced Find out why your Universal Credit payment might be reduced or stopped, and advice on what you can do about it. You'll be notified if your payment changes.

Your Universal Credit payments may be reduced if you’ve:
➡️ Earned more from #work
➡️ Been overpaid on your #benefits
➡️ Been sanctioned

We can #help you understand what this means and what to do. ⤵️
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How to be financially savvy in 2025 Black Friday, the festive season and Boxing Day sales can leave you entering the new year feeling financially a bit worse for wear… but it…

The festive season can take a toll on your #finances, but this doesn’t have to set the tone for the year ahead.
Start #2025 with our simple #tips on how to be financially savvy ⤵️
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Citizens Advice Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives.

Christmas / new year opening hours - we'll be open as usual on Monday and Tuesday 23 and 24 December, then closed for the festive period. We'll open again on Thursday 2 January 2025. Advice and info available 24 hours a day on the Citizens Advice website - www.citizensadvice.org.uk

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We Are Citizens Advice.

Since 1939, we've been helping communities across the country with free, impartial and confidential advice.

Things might have changed since 1939 but our purpose hasn't.

We are the people's champion.

Citizens Advice - Bath & North East Somerset At Citizens Advice Bath &NES, we give free, expert advice you can trust. Our service is confidential, impartial, independent and open to all.

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