Eligibility for free treatment. Dental patients themselves are responsible for claiming eligibility for free treatment. Dental practice staff are not expected to advise patients on the matter and mustn’t do so. This is the advice of NHS Business Services Authority in response to a client query raised earlier this year by Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead and […]
Consumer prices rose 2.9% in May. The rate has been steadily increasing following a period of relatively low inflation in 2015 and is at its highest since April 2012. Higher prices for recreational and cultural goods and services (particularly games, toys and hobbies) contributed most to the increased rate. There were smaller upward contributions from increased electricity […]
Still not working. Chronic arthritis led to our client* Katy’s redundancy on health grounds in July 2015. In her mid-40s, she had been employed without a break from age 17. She has pain in her neck, back, shoulders and arms and numbness that extends to her fingers. She wears a back and neck brace and walks with […]
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Our 5 issues for the next government. As political parties developed their manifestos, we set out solutions to some of the most common problems our clients face: Make people’s jobs more secure Improve how the benefits system works for the people who need it Invest in advice to support people through change and uncertainty Help people get […]
Fastest growth since before the crash. In April outstanding credit card debt in the UK was £68bn. This is 9.7% up on the previous year and means the fastest growth since 2006. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimates 3.3m people have “persistent” credit card debt. In an 18 month period they pay more in interest and charges than in actual […]
Building brighter futures at Banstead. YMCA Banstead Children’s Centre is a designated Sure Start Centre and neighbour of ours at The Horseshoe. The Centre offers support to families with children under five in and around Banstead. There’s a term-time schedule of activities for parents and childminders including baby massage, sing and sign sessions, messy play and cooking. They offer advice […]
Changed pattern but frustration persists. On one day this week THREE homeless people came to our Redhill bureau without an appointment. Their situations were different but they shared a level of anxiety and frustration that showed again why new policies are urgently needed. Only one was ‘street homeless’, sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough. The others were getting support from housing departments but had problems with their current temporary accommodation. In truth, […]
Here Now. Universal Credit has arrived in Surrey although only in a limited way. Until Summer 2018 UC can only be claimed here by individuals who meet certain criteria, known as gateway conditions. This means most claims will be restricted to jobseekers who don’t have children, a mortgage or certain benefits in payment. There are other […]
Continuing advice service. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead is delighted to confirm that our advice service for older people in Horley is re-launched this month. The good news comes courtesy of a Community Foundation for Surrey grant in partnership with the Gatwick Foundation. Information about the service is being sent to all our friends and contacts in charities, health and social care groups. […]