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If you are struggling with debt, you're not alone

1 in 3 households lost income because of coronavirus in 2020

Our advice can help you find a way forward https://t.co/sM3ywV9TP0

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

If you need time off work because your child's school is closed, you might be able to get some or all of your pay f of your employer, or time off without using your annual leave.
Our advice can help https://t.co/DwbgjHjKms

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

As we head into the busiest time of year for deliveries, it's important to remember that it's the seller's responsibility- not yours or the courier's- to make sure the item gets to you.

Having problems with a delivery? Our advice can help https://t.co/TM2tZax7oB

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

The #Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being extended to 31 March 2021.
If you are having problems with getting your furlough pay, our advice can help https://t.co/Aa1HwKViN0

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

Recent @CitizensAdvice analysis estimates that the #Coronavirus pandemic has caused at least £1.6 billion in household bill arrears.
If you are struggling to keep up with your payments, our advice can help https://t.co/S61lzU70md

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

Clients have been furloughed but are still working for the employer as they feel they will lose their jobs if they don't do so.
@CitizensAdvice highlights the most striking things people are currently facing https://t.co/qIr5We5il3

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

If you are at risk of eviction, it's important you prepare for what comes next. Here's 5 things you need to know https://t.co/aORoaCZMLP

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Ready to do your regular weekly shop online? 🛍 Check out our top tips on how to shop online safely: https://t.co/RZpnfJKsYQ #CyberProtect

[Minesh Patel @minesh1112]

New research by @CitizensAdvice and @MigObs estimates that nearly 1.4 million people are affected by the #NoRecourseToPublicFunds rule, meaning they are unable to access support like benefits. 1/n

https://t.co/bEyiDbKR9y

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

1.3 million households have fallen behind on council tax bills due to the #CoronaVirus pandemic in the last 3 months. 63% of those who've fallen behind are key workers (1/2)

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

1300 people have come to @CitizensAdvice for help during lockdown so far because they've received an eviction notice- despite the current ban.
The Government needs to act to get the necessary safety net in place- here's three ways how https://t.co/7BU9O5B5Gd

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

More than half of #UniversalCredit claimants we surveyed have faced hardship waiting for their first benefits payment

See our @Minesh1112 at @CommonsWorkPen call for the need to address the 5 week wait to help prevent more people being swept into hardship by #Coronavirus (1/3)

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

If you think you've suffered race discrimination, there is action you can take.
Use the advice on our website to find out your rights and how you can take action https://t.co/kYBJWyqUvn

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

More details are needed on what transitional support the government will put in place as the support schemes end.

Here’s what we suggest in our research paper below 👇2/2

https://t.co/KkhXIQF8CU

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Loneliness can affect us all sometimes, but you might be feeling more lonely than usual.

@MindCharity has some tips that could help

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Great advice from @NHSuk about how to look after the #MentalHealth of children and young people #EveryMindMatters

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

If you were meant to #Travel you may be able to get a refund or rebook a holiday for another time.

Our advice can help #CoronaVirus https://t.co/GTwe7Mgrtj

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

⚠️ Beware of fake Pension Wise websites. If you’re looking to get free, impartial #Pensions guidance, book a telephone appointment by using the official website https://t.co/zBvns9kFAp or by calling 0800 138 3944

[The Debt Advisor @TheDebtAdvisor]

The @BBC looks at some of the support available for people struggling with their finances during the coronavirus outbreak, including charity @turn2us_org, @CitizensAdvice and credit unions.

https://t.co/TGRFZE8Msq

[Maidstone CAB @maidstonecab]

If you're a victim of #DomesticViolence , there are lots of places you can look for support.
You can find more information on the @CitizensAdvice website https://t.co/EBTNhQgkVa