Charlotte Blizzard-Welch

Chief Executive at Citizens Advice Stevenage. Views are my own.

[Kristy HCC @KristyTh]

The brilliant Charlotte from CAB Stevenage and vice chair of HWE VCFSE Alliance opening the annual Hertfordshire VCFSE conference @HertsACS @VCFSEAlliance

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

A new article from @HarvardBiz about the (often hidden) high emotional toll of being a senior leader/CEO. It's an "unwritten rule" of being a senior leader that it's unacceptable to talk about the emotional strain that comes with the job. Four tools to cope:
1) Rely on close confidants
2) Listen to professional advisors
3) Recognise it's not personal
4) Anticipate others' emotional reaction:
https://t.co/TujwNJmtCC By Nitin Nohria, ex-Dean of Harvard Business School.

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Getting some fresh air and clearing emails before I head in to the office! Love this space in town. Feel fortunate to be able to see and support the plans for the town to take shape at Stevenage Development Board. #stevenagetown #stevenageevenbetter

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Amazing to see Shaun who joined Kaboodle as a trainee, now a fully qualified gas engineer and now working hard as the installation manager and helping others to start their careers with Kaboodle 😊 https://t.co/NyjZORYKD7

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Heart breaking reality of the cost-of-living crisis during my weekly shop!

[Citizens Advice Stevenage @StevenageCAB]

Parents resorting to stealing sun cream for their children due to the cost of living crisis.

https://t.co/E9TEijZH2T

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

I am so excited to be advertising for this exciting opportunity to join Hertfordshire Advice Providers Partnership at a pivotal time as the Herts Help service transitions to the HAPP Partnership. A chance to drive truly collaborative multi-agency strategi…https://t.co/znJStjxBZt

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

This year we are now taking a moment to look back and reflect, whilst the pressure is so high at the moment. This is a great way for the team to recognise all they achieve in a month and to give partners a view into our world. Please subscribe. https://t.co/8YPdr6cwLJ

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

@shitscaredmum They haven’t been replaced, you are just living so firmly in the moment taking in every moment that you can’t look back right now. They are still there and will come back to comfort you and make you smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️

[Herts High Sheriff @HertsSheriff]

Excellent service @AllSaintsHertf to celebrate the Coronation, #community, faith & service. The choir were in full voice with a wonderful solo. Very good talks about serving the community from @HertsCAS @cdaherts & Hertford Food Bank @TrussellTrust. #HighSheriff @hertslieutenant

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Ending the week with this amazing feedback from a someone who used our Help to Claim service. In receipt of legacy benefits and weren’t sure whether they should move over to Universal Credit.

I spoke to help to claim adviser named Carolynn via the web c…https://t.co/kVonfNIKwQ

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Crying is a normal reaction to feeling emotionally overloaded. When people finally give themselves the time and space to seek help, it's totally normal to cry. I am proud of my team who always strive to normalise the situation, showing empathy and kindnes…https://t.co/oIJNJpK1UK

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Living with a disability: the continuing crisis

Anne is 68 years old and enjoys spending time with her friends. But as a disabled person who is dependent on energy for powering her oxygen concentrator machine and heating her home…https://t.co/8b2Gd7KisD https://t.co/k2d3JknxVK

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Bad bailiff behaviour is pushing people further into crisis — it’s time for action
As the cost of living has skyrocketed over the last 18 months, 1 in 4 of us in the UK have found ourselves in debt or behind on bills. Bailiffs should be a last resort for…https://t.co/Ps46cphuy1

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

A huge thank you to my friend and colleagues for their support over the last week as I said goodbye to my best friend and partner in crime.

A core element of my leadership is supporting my team to recognise they are one person, not split by employee a…https://t.co/lrVyU0BHPR

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

@sainsburys Thanks Natasha have sent a message

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

Hey @sainsburys Will Sainsbury's After Dinner Fairtrade Wholebean Coffee be coming back into stock?

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

The feeling of living with Damp and mould is one of the worst. I remember living in my first flat with my first husband Nathan who had #cysticfibrosis, facing this problem! He had enough bugs growing in his lungs without our home adding to the problem!! W…https://t.co/3GwJzEZFrf

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

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[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

10 days ago I sent Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt a letter (below) asking him to postpone the govt's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April.

Since, SEVENTY major charities (below), & the energy industry trade body have signed up to support the letter.

IF YOU SUPPORT THE CALL PLS RT

[Charlotte Blizzard-Welch @CharlotteLBW]

A day off to practice what I preach! #lifeadmin #controllableexpenditure #culling https://t.co/vC7KWHCMJa