Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale

We offer free & confidential advice and support to everyone in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. We help people find a way forward.

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Happy New Year from Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South & Vale

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We have been putting the much needed funding to good use from @TNLComFund to train new advisers and mentor them so that they are ready to help our vulnerable clients in these difficult winter months.

#Grateful
#funding
#TNLComFund
'#supportthecommunity

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It’s #WorldKindnessDay ❤️

This is a reminder that there’s easy ways you can have a positive impact on your loved ones, your local community and our society.

👉 Find volunteering opportunities in your area: https://t.co/YrUYoHZdC6

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Do you want to give something back to your community and support vulnerable people in your area?

We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out how you could use your skills and experience to be one of them ⤵️
https://t.co/4O9zVGWmJI

#TrusteesWeek

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Do you know how to use your central heating controls more efficiently?

You could:
✔️ Check the instructions
✔️ Find the lowest comfortable temperature
✔️ Make sure your heating is only on when you need it

Our advice can help ⤵️
https://t.co/UWAA7tFOAV

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Do one thing this #TalkMoneyWeek and plan ahead.
👜 Shop around
📅 Add important dates to your calendar
🥘 Think about meal planning
💷Create a spending diary for a week

Read our blog for more tips ⤵️
https://t.co/tEiws6KYpF

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Always wonderful when we receive feedback from our clients. This was regarding our Debt Adviser David in Citizens Advice Henley who spent time to help a client. Thank you for your hard work and thank you to the client for taking the time to write this feedback.

#CommunitySupport

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We’re campaigning and working with policy-makers to make energy bills more manageable for people like Charlie.

Because we’re helping to build a fairer society for everyone.

#WeAreCitizensAdvice. We are the People’s Champion.

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#WeAreCitizensAdvice

For 85 years, we’ve been helping to build a fairer society for everyone.

We’re here for you when you need us.

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/FVfzo3Xi8L

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⚠️ Scammers can target people searching for debt help.
Influencers and fraudsters are advertising debt solutions like IVAs (individual voluntary arrangements) which can be false or misleading.

Stay #ScamAware and get trusted debt advice ⤵️
https://t.co/LUmcRxrohP

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Pension scams can be financially and emotionally devastating.
Follow advice from @TPRgovuk to stay #ScamAware
❌ Don’t trust unexpected phone calls about your pensions and offers to help you with your savings

Be #ScamAware ⤵️
https://t.co/LUmcRxrohP

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Worried about your energy bills?

Speak to your supplier if you’re struggling to pay - they have to help you come up with a solution.

There’s help available on our website ⤵️
https://t.co/gPzFpjUw3A

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Investment scams can manipulate you to hand over money with false opportunities.

Be #ScamAware if an investment company:
❌ Tries to pressure you with a deadline
❌ Guarantees the investment will make you money with no risk

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/kODW6r6UUs

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We are excited to announce that @OSAVCAB Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South & Vale is part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund. To find out more about our project and to choose us as your cause, click here
https://t.co/39QmkLc2RS

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Cost-of-living pressures eased slightly during the warmer months.

But our data shows that things are still significantly worse than before the crisis.

It's evident that the cost-of-living crisis is far from over.

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If you're struggling to afford food, you might be able to get help from a foodbank.

We can help ⤵️
https://t.co/dnjwMyESRQ

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If you’re in debt to your energy supplier, you should get debt advice from a charity or organisation.

National providers of free debt advice include Citizens Advice, StepChange and the National debtline.

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/XCOyqum3vn

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How can I apply for Pension Credit?

You can apply online if you’re already claiming your state pension and aren’t living with someone under 16 (or under 19 in full time education).

Otherwise you can apply over the phone.

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/gBUImqskeZ

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Moving to uni can be daunting, but we've got you covered.

Whether you’re a fresher or you’re heading into your final year, here’s 5 things you need to know ⤵️
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