Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton

12/10/2026

Do you have a health condition or disability which affects your mobility?

A Blue Badge lets you park closer to where you need to be. You may get one automatically through certain benefits, or apply for a fee of up to £10.

Read more about the scheme here ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4yDSSh6

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

Our community outreach advisers are out in the community throughout the week.

Here is where you can find them.

You can also find out where we are for the remainder of the month below:
Bury - https://ow.ly/67bf50ZMvRF
Bolton - https://ow.ly/QIzv50ZMvRE

11/10/2026

Looking for advice? Here’s how you can connect with us during the week commencing 12th October 2026.

You can also find out where we are for the remainder of the month below:
Bury - https://ow.ly/67bf50ZMvRF
Bolton - https://ow.ly/QIzv50ZMvRE

Please note, our Bury drop-in session on Tuesdays is no longer running. You can still reach our team at local community locations, or alternatively see here for other ways to contact us: https://ow.ly/2VEi50ZEjOe

11/10/2026

Looking for Advice?

Why not contact our out of hours service outside of regular hours when the lines are often quieter.

Available via phone, text or whatsapp:
📆 7 days a week
🕙 6pm - 9pm
☎️ 0161 850 5053

10/10/2026

Today is World Homeless Day.

Everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home, yet many people across Bury and Bolton continue to face housing challenges, homelessness and the risk of losing their accommodation.

So far this year, Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton has helped 890 clients with 1,156 homelessness-related issues, providing free, confidential advice to people facing homelessness, at risk of losing their home, dealing with eviction, or struggling to access suitable accommodation.

This year's World Homeless Day also highlights the wider efforts taking place across Greater Manchester. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has committed to reducing homelessness and rough sleeping across the city-region, including expanding access to the A Bed Every Night programme and ensuring more people can access the support they need to find and keep stable accommodation.

We are proud to play our part in that ambition by helping local residents understand their rights, explore their options, and access the support available before housing problems reach crisis point.

If you're worried about your housing situation, don't wait to seek help.

👉 Find out how to get in touch here: https://ow.ly/jypR50ZVLXP

10/10/2026

Being treated unfairly or differently at work because of who you are, such as your s*x or a disability, may be against the law.

Under the Equality Act 2010, you are protected from workplace discrimination. If this is happening to you, you can raise a complaint with your employer or take the issue to an employment tribunal.

Click the link in our bio for more information.
https://bit.ly/4ydzZ3z

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health and financial wellbeing are closely connected. When you're worried about debt, bills or making ends meet, it can affect sleep, relationships, confidence and overall wellbeing.

This World Mental Health Day, we want to remind people that it's okay to ask for help.

If money worries, debt or financial pressures are affecting your wellbeing, Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton is here to help. Our advisers can support you with debt advice, benefits, budgeting, energy issues and other financial concerns, helping you understand your options and take the next steps forward.

If you're struggling with your mental health, support is available too. Mind offers information, advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

💚 Get help from Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton: https://ow.ly/Ms8250ZWfbA
💚 Support from Mind: https://ow.ly/oRWR50ZWfbz

You don't have to face things alone.

09/10/2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a time to come together to remember and honour babies who have died during pregnancy, birth or infancy, while also raising awareness of the impact that pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents, families and loved ones.

For anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, knowing your rights at work can be important during an incredibly difficult time.

Currently, if a miscarriage occurs before 24 weeks of pregnancy, time off work may be taken as pregnancy-related sickness absence, annual leave or compassionate leave, depending on individual circumstances and your employer's policies. Pregnancy-related absence is protected by law and should not be treated in the same way as ordinary sickness absence.

The Government has also announced that from April 2027, women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will have a legal right to up to two weeks of unpaid bereavement leave. This leave will be separate from annual leave entitlement, recognising the need for time to grieve following a loss.

If you've been affected by pregnancy or baby loss, support is available. Sands offers information, resources and support for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Visit https://ow.ly/GoRZ50ZWeYK to find out more.

At Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton, we can help you understand your rights at work, including time off, sickness absence, discrimination concerns and any issues with your employer. If you need advice or support, please get in touch. https://ow.ly/8SVO50ZWeYI

This Baby Loss Awareness Week, we remember all babies gone too soon and hold in our thoughts everyone who has been affected by pregnancy or baby loss. 💙🕯️

09/10/2026

🩺 Some NHS services are free, but you may have to pay for others.

If you’re on a low income, you could get help with healthcare costs. You can also get advice on treatments from the NHS or independent support organisations.

Read more about options that may be available to you here ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4AE3Zrs