Kind ‘thank you’ to Helen. Our brilliant volunteer adviser Helen Howe was invited recently to speak to Reigate Soroptimists about Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead. Helen explained our history, how we’re an independent charity member of the national CA network, and what our service means to local people. Little did she realise her time would be rewarded with a £50 donation to Citizens Advice funds. Helen said: […]
Yes, in the round. Changes to self-employed NICs were always going to be controversial. As the dust settles ministers may be seen aiming in the right direction. That’s the view of the Citizens Advice advocacy and campaigns team. They’re pointing to policy work on parental leave, pensions, bogus self-employment and a review of modern employment practices (including a better definition of self-employment). Helping self-employed families: What […]
Problems of families on low incomes. The chancellor addressed a lot of issues facing the country. Many observers thought the problems of poor families facing benefit cuts wasn’t among them. At Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead many people who ask for advice are in this group. Low income is often linked to the most common problems – benefits uncertainty, debt. housing insecurity. A respected housing report released on Budget day underscores the point. […]
Latest from our friends at Healthwatch Surrey. Safe havens Care Quality Commission campaign Stroke services consultation Mental health Read HWS February. And they’re looking for a Project Officer based in Guildford. Find out more!
Action against the small-print merchants. Many consumers are losing out from not realising they are paying a regular subscription they think has come to an end. It’s all too easy to skip the small print. But that can allow suppliers to extend a contract through a ‘continuous payment authority’. And last year Citizens Advice reported up to 2 million people […]
David and Sue’s commitment. Reigate & Banstead CA volunteer David Smith and his wife Sue are leading local efforts for One Last Push the campaign to end the suffering polio still causes around the world. We’re proud to add our voice to the couple’s call on government to continue UK support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. And proud too of David’s continuing work for local […]
Latest news and policy. Our courts are closing. CABs are often misunderstood Energy prices: still a story High cost credit Talk Self Employ CARBS February
Is self-employment really for you? Jack was a plumber with a big UK energy company for 25 years. He left the company following an accident and has been out of work and living on savings for 6 months. He’s now thinking about setting up his own plumbing business. In addition to his trade he has […]
Care homes: important research from Healthwatch Surrey. Surrey County Council should ensure every care home resident has access to good quality activities that meet their needs. That’s the message from a new study of 25 care homes carried out by Healthwatch Surrey. Overall the findings are mixed. Care home managers and staff understood the meaning of activities centered […]
CAB continues to work for best outcomes. The Redhill and Reigate Courts will close on 23 March. Local people facing housing possession orders because of rent or mortgage arrears will then have to attend court in Guildford, Staines or Crawley. For 15 years the Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk has helped these defendants […]