Citizens Advice Plymouth
- There are steps you can take if you’re struggling to pay back your debts. 📝 Start by collecting all the information about your debts such as contracts, bills & statements. Our #advice can help ⤵️ bit.ly/4kuSKsr #FinancialFreedom #DebtAdvice #DebtFree #Plymouth
- ⚠️ If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to #TradingStandards. You can also tell them about a business if they scammed you. Our #advice can help you with the process ⤵️ bit.ly/45gv8D0 #ReportAScam #ConsumerRights #Plymouth
- Dealing with a pest infestation in your rented home? Check our #advice to find out who’s responsible for dealing with infestations & what your landlord should do ⤵️ bit.ly/4pDQ4ec #HousingRepairs #RentersRights #AdviceForRenters #Plymouth #AdviceInPlymouth #Advice
- There are steps you can take if you haven’t been paid what you’re owed after leaving a job. On top of your basic pay you could be owed holiday pay, sick pay and redundancy pay. Check your rights ⤵️ bit.ly/4bGuGSo #EmployeeRights #EmploymentLaw #Advice #Plymouth
- We've had some stormy weather recently ⛈️ Check out our latest blog post to find out: 💡 how you can prepare for unexpected power cuts 💡 who to contact if you have a power outage Read it here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3zuahef6 #PowerCuts #Advice #StormChandra #Plymouth
- Separating from your partner can have a big impact on your finances, especially if you rely on your partner’s income or have children. Check our advice to find out what support is available to you ⤵️ bit.ly/45s5HhU #FinancialAdvice #FamilyAdvice #LegalAdvice #Plymouth
- Today’s energy wins are in the kitchen! From boiling water to baking, energy use adds up fast. Simple changes in how you cook can help to ease the strain on your budget… More kitchen tips here ⤵️ bit.ly/45qQfCs #ESW26 #Plymouth #EnergySavingTips #Advice
- 💼 If you’re #SelfEmployed, your Universal Credit (UC) payments might change depending on how much you earn. Each month, the DWP checks if you’ve earned more or less than they expect you to. How this impacts your UC payments ⤵ bit.ly/4b2jHTa #UniversalCreditExplained #Advice #Plymouth
- Everyday energy wins: laundry day tips! Did you know that clothes will dry outside as long as the ground is dry? If it’s wet out, a heated airer is cheaper than running a tumble dryer & still dries clothes efficiently. bit.ly/4975qmO #ESW26 #Plymouth #EnergySavings
- A massive thank you to Steve from Andys Man Club for joining us at our office briefing today, to tell us more about the amazing work they do. There are 3 Andys Man Clubs in #Plymouth offering support to men over the age of 18 - or online groups if you can't attend in person.
- Welcome to Energy Savers Week! We’ve teamed up with Energy Saving Trust to share everyday energy wins - tips that fit easily into your routine, helping you stay warm and save money 💸 Check out the full tips on our website ⤵️ bit.ly/45tktop #ESW26 #Plymouth #EnergySavingTips
- There’s several reasons why your energy bill could be higher than you expected. ➡️ Your meter might be faulty or your energy supplier might have overcharged you. Our advice can help ⤵️ bit.ly/4iRpRqP #EnergyBills #Advice #Plymouth
- Don't forget! You can speak to our advisers at drop-in locations across #Plymouth. This week we're in Southway, Stonehouse, Whitleigh & Honicknowle 📍 Find full details of all upcoming sessions in our events calendar 📅 citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/events/ Plymouth City Council #Advice
- 🎁 If something went wrong with a gift you bought this #Christmas, you may be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement - including if you bought it secondhand. #CheckYourRights using our online tool⤵️ bit.ly/4m9yiia #ConsumerRights #FreeOnlineTool #Plymouth #Advice
- 🌡️ Are you using your central heating controls correctly? Making simple adjustments to your thermostat and timers can help you save money and stay warm this season. Read our online #advice ⤵️ bit.ly/4aiZ4Sj #EnergyBillsAdvice #WinterBillsHelp #Plymouth
- With the recent chilly weather, here's what you need to know about #ColdWeatherPayments ❄️ ➡️ these one-off payments can help with extra heating costs over winter ➡️ You might be entitled to them if you’re receiving Support for Mortgage Interest or certain benefits, like Pension Credit
- Just a few days left to #apply! As a Telephone Debt Adviser, you'll be making a real difference to people's lives through tailored and empowering advice. 📃 Full-time, permanent contract 💷 Starting salary £25,493.00 🏠 #HybridWorking 🧑🏫 Training provided #PlymouthJobs #JobVacancy #Plymouth
- Best wishes from us all here at Citizens Advice Plymouth for the year ahead! 🎊
- The #festiveseason and #sales can leave you entering the #newyear feeling #financially a bit worse for wear. Becoming financially savvy doesn’t happen overnight, but by taking small, intentional steps, you can make a big difference to your #financialhealth. Here are some tips bit.ly/4gJlQ5T
- Want to start volunteering in the #NewYear? Visit our website to find out more about our different #opportunities, hear from some of our volunteers, & read our frequently asked questions! We're looking forward to hearing from you: citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/volunteering/ #Plymouth
- An urgent #SafetyWarning has been issued to households with #TumbleDryers in the UK. A safety check needs to be carried out on 85,000 tumble dryers due to a fire risk. It covers specific models of integrated heat pump models produced by Haier. Read more on tinyurl.com/yswcm4vf
- #Help is available over the #Christmas period. Here are some phone numbers that you may find useful 🔦 #ChristmasSupport #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #SupportServices #HelplineNumbers #StaySafeThisChristmas #HelpIsHere
- Wishing you a Merry Christmas from us all here at Citizens Advice Plymouth 🎄✨ We'll see you all in the New Year! #Christmas #Plymouth #NewYear2026
- Looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the #NewYear? Our Telephone Debt Adviser role could be the one for you! Perks include hybrid working & 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays & extra time at Christmas🎄 More info tinyurl.com/5ct4dpr9 #Plymouth
- We've been getting into the Christmas spirit with some festive charades! Can you guess the festive films based on the clues from our office elves? 🤔 #ElfOnTheShelf2025 #WeAreCitizensAdvice #Plymouth
- If you're affected by a loved one's gambling, #Christmas can be a time of additional worry rather than a celebration. Don't forget that support is available - for you & for them. Read our newest #BlogPost to find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/46m63x5e #GamblingHarm #GamblingAwareness #Plymouth
- You will still be able to get #advice on debt, consumer issues like energy & post, & making a Universal Credit claim from our national lines over the festive period. Find out what days & times you can get help by telephone, webchat or the Relay UK text app ➡️tinyurl.com/3btr72au #Plymouth
- It was lovely to attend the Grand Menorah Lighting in the city centre on Wednesday evening. Thank you to the Plymouth Jewish Community CIC for a moving & uplifting #celebration. Happy #Hanukkah to all those who are celebrating ✨ #Chanukah #Plymouth #CommunityMatters
- 🎅 Christmas Opening Hours 2025🎄 👱♀️ Our Information Centre at Cobourg House will close at 3pm on Friday 19th December & re-open at 9.30am on Monday 5th January. 📞 Our telephone service will close at midday on Tuesday 24th December & re-open at 9.30am on Monday 5th January.
- Christmas present delivery gone missing? 📦 If your order hasn’t been delivered to the location you agreed, it's the seller's legal responsibility to sort out the issue. Our #advice ⤵️ bit.ly/4lkuytX #ConsumerRights #ChristmasShopping2025 #Plymouth
- 🚄 Has your train journey been delayed or cancelled? You might be able to get a refund or compensation. Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️ bit.ly/4pDNiX5 #ConsumerRights #ChristmasTravelTips #Advice #RailDelays #Plymouth
- 📣 New opportunities to join our team! 📣 Could you be one of our new Telephone Debt Advisers? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people's lives, this might be the opportunity for you.
- You can apply for a disabled person’s bus pass or railcard if you have a condition that makes it hard to get around. People with learning disabilities can apply too. Find out more on our website ⤵️ bit.ly/44QiT0q #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth #MoneySavingTips #DisabledPersonsRailcard
- You have the right to take time off work in certain circumstances - these are called 'statutory rights'. This time off might be paid leave or unpaid leave. Check your work rights ⤵️ bit.ly/455NZQb #EmploymentRights #EmploymentLaw #Advice #Plymouth
- Thinking about using Buy Now, Pay Later for some of your Christmas costs? 🛒🎄 Check out our latest blog post to find out what you need to know first🧑💻tinyurl.com/2unej983 #BuyNowPayLater #Christmas2025 #ChristmasBudgetingTips #AdviceInPlymouth #PlymouthAdviceBlog #ConsumerAdvice #Plymouth
- Our adviceline on 0808 278 7910 will be closing early next Tuesday 9th December ☎️ The service will close at 1.30pm for the afternoon, for a team get together. The team will be back as normal on Wednesday at 9.30am and ready to help. #Plymouth #News #Updates
- Reviewing your subscriptions? You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly. Find out more ⤵️ bit.ly/4pDPU7m #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth #SubscriptionPayments
- Are you facing damp problems in your home? It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out the cause. What you need to know ⤵️ bit.ly/3X2JzWN Looking for #EasyRead #Advice? Check out our booklet tinyurl.com/ysjzmpsp #HousingDisrepair #RentersRights #Plymouth
- We're delighted to share that we'll be speaking at the next #CADataInsights event! This month's event will focus on what the recent #AutumnBudget really means for households & families across the UK.
- 💡 Do you know which electrical appliances use the most energy? Try our online calculator to compare the cost of different appliances, understand your usage & see where you could save money on your bills. Try it here ➡️ bit.ly/46f330e #EnergySavingTips #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay #Plymouth
- ⚡ Worried about rising energy costs? Reset Energy Advice can help. ✅ Free, impartial guidance ✅ Tips to cut bills ✅ Support to manage payments 📞 Call 0800 995 6890 🌐 Visit resetenergyadvice.org.uk #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay #EnergyBillsSupport #Advice #Plymouth
- The chilly weather officially here ❄️🥶 💡Our newest #blog brings together some top tips to help you manage your energy costs - read it here: tinyurl.com/yp7xfw3z ⤵️
