"We can clear 70% off your debt!" We're seeing more adverts like this on social media and while they can be very tempting, they often don't tell the full story...🚩🚩 Following inaccurate debt advice can actually leave you worse off, facing hidden costs, impacting your credit score and more ⤵️
Do you know someone who gets #PensionCredit? Share this update with them to help them stay safe from scammers ⤵ ℹ️ The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) are going to start completing more checks to make sure people are getting the correct amount of this benefit. What this means 👇
❌ Myth: Universal Credit (UC) is just for people out of work ✅ Fact: many people who claim UC also work - whether you can claim while working will depend on your circumstances Get help to check if you're eligible ➡️ citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/benefits/ #Mythbusting #Plymouth
Calling #Plymouth #landlords! Join Plymouth’s Cold & Damp Homes Taskforce for their free Breakfast Housing Expo to: 💡hear how you can maintain warm, safe & good quality homes 🎫 be in with a chance to win a Landlord Report worth £250 & more! tinyurl.com/yc3av5pn #HousingExpo #Housing #Disrepair
Check if you could save money on your energy bills by switching before 1st October ⤵️ #CostOfLiving #EnergyBills #EnergyPriceCap #Plymouth
Citizens Advice@citizensadvice.bsky.social · last wk.💡 This week, Ofgem announced that the Energy Price Cap will rise by 4% from 1 October. If you’re currently on a standard variable rate tariff, switching energy supplier or tariff could help you save money. Find out more about switching ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4bvd0ca
Reminder! Our services will be closed on Monday 31st for the #SummerBankHoliday 😎 💡 Get self-help advice while we're closed www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ ❓ Check if you have to work the bank holiday with our #BlogPost https://tinyurl.com/ysf7yz27 #Plymouth #YourRightsAtWork
Need a hand understanding your first payslip? We've got you covered with our latest blog post - give it a read here ⤵️ https://tinyurl.com/22k6mtaw #BlogPost #FirstJob #YourPayslipExplained #Advice #Plymouth
It's time to bust our next Universal Credit (UC) myth! ❌Myth: I can’t claim UC because I own my house and its worth over £16,000 ✅Fact: If your house is your main residence (the main place where you live) then its value is disregarded as an asset when you apply for UC Check if you can claim ⤵️
Fact of the day: you can work and claim #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP) - about 1 in 6 claimants do. #PIP is designed to help with the extra costs of living with a long-term condition or disability, so entitlement isn't affected by working, income or savings. ⤵️
💡Things our advisers want you to know! The disabled child element of Universal Credit is an extra payment you may be able to claim if any of your children are disabled - but some families miss out, because they weren't entitled when they started claiming UC. Find out more ⤵️ tinyurl.com/2h8m5sd3
#Plymouth parents - have you heard about this change? From the 2026-2027 academic year, your children can get #FreeSchoolMeals if you receive Universal Credit, regardless of household income ⤵️ https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Exciting news! Starting next Thursday 20th August, you can drop in & speak to one of our advisers at St Budeaux & Barne Barton Wellbeing Hub every month 📅 once a month 🕙 10am - 3pm More info about our drop-ins⤵ https://citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/events/ #News #Plymouth #StBudeaux #BarneBarton
If you get benefits like Pension Credit or Universal Credit, you might be eligible for the £150 #WarmHomeDiscount this winter ❄️ You'll need to be named on your energy bill by 23rd August to receive the discount automatically ➡️ https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme #Plymouth
Don't forget that we have opportunities to join our team! Facilities & IT Support Assistant - closing soon! 🦸♀️ Provide essential support to help our office run smoothly Telephone Debt Adviser 🦸♂️ Provide empowering support to people facing debt More info/apply ⤵️
Buy now, pay later is a type of credit - it lets you delay or split your shopping payments. Find out more about how it works and what to do if you’re struggling to keep up with payments ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TcKa9A #BuyNowPayLater #MoneyBorrowing #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth
Don’t forget that we're here for you if you need free, confidential & non-judgmental debt advice 💚 How to contact us: Fill out our quick online form to request a call back - tinyurl.com/3u3y8svd What happens next ⤵️
Reminder! From this Saturday until the end of August, 5 to 15 years old can travel for free on Plymouth Citybus & Stagecoach buses 🚌😎 There are a couple of exemptions - visit https://tinyurl.com/4xu23axn to find out more. #FreeBusTravel #SummerOfSavings #SchoolHolidays #Plymouth
💳 There are some things you can look out for when choosing a credit card. For example, some cards charge a fee each year for use of the card. Read the checklist on our website ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4pBvlt9 #CreditCards #Credit101 #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth
📢 Office Closure Notice Our office will be closed on 28th July for a staff meeting. Need advice? Use our Email Advice Service: 🔗 https://citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/email-advice/. We'll reply within 3 working days. #Plymouth #Advice #ServiceUpdate
❌ Myth: I’ve finished college but I still live at home, so I won’t be able to claim Universal Credit (UC) ✅ Fact: although you won’t be eligible for help with housing costs when living with family, you might be able to claim UC to help with your living costs if you’re over 18... ⤵️
Reminder! We have the following opportunities to join our friendly team 👋 🌟Assessor - closing soon! ✨Facilities & IT Support Assistant 💫Telephone Debt Adviser ⤵️
While many of us are enjoying the #WorldCup, big sporting events can also bring increased risk of #GamblingHarm - especially for those already facing financial hardship. That's why we've teamed up with Ara Recovery For All ⤵
🏠 Looking to rent privately? Before you can rent a property, you’II need to provide information and documents to show you’II be a good tenant. Here’s what you need to know ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3PT9aS6 #PrivateRenting #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth #Renting
Finding it hard to keep up with your phone, mobile or internet bill? If you're on certain benefits, you might be entitled to a cheaper deal called a #SocialTariff. ⤵️
❌ Myth: I’ll be starting University in September so there's no point claiming Universal Credit ✅ Fact: Most students in higher education won't be eligible for benefits but there are some exceptions... ⤵️
Join our team and make a difference in #Plymouth and beyond! Current vacancies: ⭐ Facilities & IT Support Assistant ✨ Assessors 💫 Telephone Debt Advisers 🌞 MaPS Telephone Line Administrator (hurry - closing soon!) A bit about us ⤵️
While payday loans might seem like an appealing quick solution, they come with very high interest fees. Our advice can help you check if there other options that might work better for you ⤵️ #Plymouth #Advice
Citizens Advice@citizensadvice.bsky.social · 2mo agoPayday loans can be expensive. If you need money in the short term, there may be better options 💭 If you're considering a payday loan, our website explains your rights, how repayments work and what happens if you can't pay. Take a look ⤵️ https://bit.ly/43TnyNx
Think you've been unfairly let go by your employer? You might have the right to challenge your dismissal. Find out more with our #advice ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3GGPmfH #EmploymentRights #YourRightsExplained #Advice #Plymouth
Unsure if you're entitled to paid holidays? We have #advice for you. ✅ You have a right to paid holidays if you’re an employee or worker - including agency workers. ℹ️ You have to take your holiday in a period called a ‘leave year’. More info: https://bit.ly/4apanXf #Summer2026 #Plymouth
Major sporting events like the #FIFAWorldCup can bring increased fear & risk for people experiencing domestic violence. If this is happening to you or someone you know, you're not alone - help is available ⤵️
