A word from the wise would improve chances of success. Practical advice from people who really know what it’s like to go it alone could make the difference between success and failure for potential local entrepreneurs. That’s the message of Better Self-Employment, a new report from Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead, published 27 November, our District Training […]
Children and Adolescent Mental Health. Citizen Ambassadors. Healthwatch Surrey has sought the help of local politicians in its campaign to improve access to Childhood and Adolescence Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Problems caused by long waits are a key theme in the experiences of local families collected by HWS. This is despite a 30% budget increase 2 years ago. Read more. Citizen […]
Begins ‘Cyber Monday’ 27 November. At Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead we’re gearing up for National Consumer Week. This year it comes hot on the heels of Black Friday and begins on the follow-up retail fest, Cyber Monday. Good timing – the big theme of NCW17 is warning consumers to be very careful when taking on a subscription. Whatever […]
British Gas has set itself a goal. By abolishing standard variable tariffs it describes as “expensive” it will transform the market “and give customers a fairer, simpler deal and lower bills”. Its Consumer CEO claims the goal is within reach, but then in an unfortunate turn of phrase “we can’t get there unless suppliers, the Government, and […]
Most credit card limit increases are uninvited. Credit card companies are pushing credit on cardholders who can’t pay. That’s the worrying message of research published by Citizens Advice. The Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority have been concerned for some time about growth in unsecured debt, particularly on credit cards, as we reported in the summer. With incomes stagnant and inflation […]
Link-up with Raven Housing is great success. Citizens Advice and Raven Housing Trust jointly organised a free benefit check day at Citizens Advice Redhill on Friday 10 November. The drop-in, no-appointment session was very popular. So much so that plans are already being made for a repeat in 6 months time. Elaine Parr, Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead District Manager, said: […]
Healthwatch Survey. Can you help? Good communication is vital to make sure a patient’s discharge from hospital is smooth and stress-free. How was it for you or someone in your care? Our friends at Healthwatch Surrey have begun a survey to learn about the experience of older people who have been discharged in the past 18 months. They want to find out what […]
Drop-in makes a good start. Our newest Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead outreach opened in Tadworth today. The weather was drizzly but Merland Rise Church couldn’t have been more welcoming or friendly. Volunteer advisers Helen and Kathryn were ready to begin at 0930. Their first client was waiting when they arrived! Merland Rise Church administrator Ruth was on hand to […]
Outreach begins Tuesday 7 November. When our newest service opens at Merland Rise Church for the first time a warm welcome is guaranteed. Both the church and the Epsom & Ewell Foodbank (which has a centre there) recognise the value of a partnership with Citizens Advice. Senior Pastor Richard said: “I’m delighted that CAB is bringing extra support to the Merland Rise […]
Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre. Citizens Advice is for everyone in the community, whoever they are, whatever their problem. So the team wants people to know what we do and where to find us. Led by our dynamic community links volunteer Helen, they spent this morning at the busy Tadworth Centre. Thanks are due to the Centre for welcoming us – and giving us a prime […]