⚡ Did you know you can apply to get extra support for electricity and gas? Your energy supplier could agree to send you bills in large print or braille or to another person like a family member or carer.
Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester
@arunchica.bsky.social
We're a registered charity - offering free, confidential & impartial advice on a wide range of subjects. Centres in #BognorRegis, #Chichester & #Littlehampton, West Sussex, England. 🔗arunchichestercab.org.uk 📞0808 278 7969
We're looking for a 'Data Administrator' to join our team. You would be helping to improve the quality of our client records and data, ensuring we can accurately demonstrate our impact, identify emerging trends, and secure funding to continue supporting local people ⤵️
🚨 UPDATE - WARM HOME DISCOUNT 🚨 People receiving means-tested benefits must be named on their energy bill by 23 August 2026 to receive the £150 #WarmHomeDiscount this winter. If you think you should be eligible, contact your energy supplier before the deadline.
📩 Why not try our email advice? 💤 No need to wait in our centres ✍️ All information in one place 🗓️ Receive a response within 5 working days ⤵️
🚆 Don’t let a signal failure derail your UK trip. If your train journey is cancelled, you can get a full refund if you can't take the next train or decide not to travel. 🎫 Remember to keep your train tickets! You need them to get a refund. #ShopAware
Are you a woman from a rural area in Arun district, working in an under-compensated, low-income job? Researchers from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social are looking for women to share their lived experiences from across a wide range of sectors and backgrounds.
If the cost of living is putting pressure on you, check if you can apply for or increase benefits - you may qualify even if you work, have savings or own a home. Other entitlements depend on your circumstances - age, disability or having a child. #CostOfLiving #Benefits
✈️ If you don't have travel insurance, you'll have to pay out of your own pocket to deal with any problems while you're away - like medical bills or lost lugguage. You may also lose money if you have to cancel your trip. If you’re looking to travel, you should make sure you have cover ⤵️
**NEW OPENING TIME** The ‘Community Food Hub’ is open in #BognorRegis this Wednesday (5 Aug) from 10.30am to 11.30am. Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕
A 'Social Prescription' offers the kind of help that doesn't come in a tube or bottle. Many things affect your health & wellbeing. #SocialPrescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to resolve issues that contribute to poor health & quality of life ⤵️
🚨 Tampering with your meter is illegal and could be dangerous. Discover the signs of meter tampering here: https://ow.ly/EABA50Zq1Mi
Switching bank accounts offers key benefits like cash sign-up bonuses, rewards or bill cashback, and better mobile apps. Worried about your payments? Use the Current Account Switch Service to switch free, simply and securely. ➡️ Visit currentaccountswitch.co.uk
Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions. You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester and #Littlehampton this week!
Our Rustington Outreach is closed on Wednesday 5 August 2026. If you urgently need advice, you can pop in to one of our advice centres, drop us a message or give us a call (details on our website). We'll be back on Wednesday 19 August.
Remember: fire risk is very high across our nature reserves and the wider countryside. Please: 🔥 No BBQs or open fires 🚭 Don't drop cigarette butts 🚮 Take ALL litter home with you 📞 If you spot an unattended fire, call 999 immediately and ask for the Fire Service. 📷 Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
If you have a condition which makes it hard to get around, you can apply for a disabled person's bus pass or railcard. If you're eligible, you'll be able to travel for free by bus or get 30% off your train tickets (1/4)
There will probably be lots of things in your life that you can't do anything about. But there might be some things you can do to improve or resolve some of the issues that are causing you stress. We can help. #WeAreCitizensAdvice 💙
Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm. 📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB Pop in if you need our help! #Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
💡 Which light bulbs are the most energy efficient? A light bulb for 3 hours per day, it would cost per year: ➡️£2 for a LED bulb ➡️£7.50 for a CFL bulb ➡️£13 for a halogen bulb ➡️£24 for an incandescent bulb Want to save more money on your energy bills? Contact our Energy Team on 0800 145 6879
You might notice a new “Pay by Bank” choice at checkouts on sites like Amazon or eBay. ⚠️ It’s a direct bank transfer, so you could lose protections like Section 75 and card chargebacks ⚠️ It’s quicker, but refunds may be tougher. Choose carefully. #ShopAware
Can you help our friends at Healthwatch in Sussex by completing a short survey? Proposed government changes could affect how patients and the public share their health and care experiences - including folding national Healthwatch into the Department of Health and Social Care ⤵️
⚡️ Leaving your devices on standby can add 9–16% to your electricity bill ⚡️ This "phantom load" still draws power even when devices are switched off. And yes...bigger TVs often mean bigger bills! Try and get in the habit of unplugging your devices when they're not in use 🔌 #EnergyAdvice
Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help. Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre. Call us today on freephone 0808 208 2138
💧 If you’re on a low income, your water company might offer you a discount on your bill called a #SocialTariff. Who is eligible for help and the level of support varies depending on your water company ⤵️
#PensionCredit is a means-tested top-up for people who’ve reached State Pension age and have a low income. It can boost your income and may also open the door to extra help with energy costs, housing costs, council tax reductions, and other local discounts and support ⤵️
If you bought something from a business to be delivered, it’s the seller’s responsibility to make sure the item is delivered to you. If you’ve not received your order, ask the seller to: 📦️ Check with the courier 📦️ Arrange a redelivery 📦️ Cancel the order and get your money back #ConsumerRights
We're looking for a 'Data Administrator' to join our team. You would be helping to improve the quality of our client records and data, ensuring we can accurately demonstrate our impact, identify emerging trends, and secure funding to continue supporting local people ⤵️
You can only be evicted if your landlord has followed the proper steps. They must: 🔹 give you a valid eviction notice. 🔹 get a possession order if you haven't left. 🔹 apply for a warrant of possession. We can help you check your rights (🔗 in bio) or visit @citizensadvice.bsky.social.
Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions. You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester and #Littlehampton this week!
🚨 WARM HOME DISCOUNT 🚨 To qualify for the Warm Home Discount 2026/27, the person receiving the "qualifying benefit" (or their partner) must be named on the electricity account or bill on a specific "qualifying date". Last year it was 24 August ⤵️