Citizens Advice Harlow

08/09/2026

21/08/2026

Numbers show our reach. People are the real story.

In 2025/2026, we supported 10,047 clients, dealt with 34,167 issues and achieved over £5m in financial outcomes.

Behind every statistic is a person helped to find a way forward.

18/08/2026

06/08/2026

Advice in GP surgeries should be part of healthcare, not an optional extra.

Problems with debt, housing, benefits and the rising cost of living can have a huge impact on both physical and mental wellbeing. That's why accredited advice services in GP surgeries are so important, they help people get the practical support they need, alongside their healthcare.

This article from the Cost of Living explores why advice in GP surgeries should be an essential part of healthcare, not an optional extra.

Take a read and let us know your thoughts.

🔗 https://www.harlowcitizensadvice.org.uk/essex-insights/costoflivingarticle

The Renters Reform Bill, first introduced to Parliament in September 2024 under the previous Conservative Government, was designed to give tenants greater security and improve standards across the private rented sector.  Now that the proposals have passed through Parliament and received Roy

09/07/2026

'Priority debts' are debts that can cause you particularly serious problems if you don’t do anything about them.

You need to work out which of your debts are priority debts and deal with them first ✔️

Our website can help ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2UnqjDS

07/07/2026

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16/06/2026

⚠️ If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to Trading Standards.

We can help you understand what steps to take ⤵️
https://bit.ly/45gv8D0

Report a trader who has broken the law by contacting the Citizens Advice consumer service or Advice Direct Scotland.

15/06/2026

When Mateo was referred to us, he was homeless, in hospital, and unable to access housing or financial support due to uncertainty around his immigration status.

With the help of our advisers and partner organisations, Mateo secured settled status, accommodation, and the income he was entitled to after living in the UK for more than 30 years.

His story shows how tailored advice and practical support can help people rebuild stability, independence, and dignity when they need it most.

Client profile :  Mateo, a European national over pension age, who has lived in the UK for over 30 years, was homeless and hospitalised at the time of referral. He required regular treatment and presented signs of confusion and memory difficulties. Mateo did not hold a valid passport but

12/06/2026

ℹ️ The legal term for being sacked is ‘dismissal’.

Your employer is allowed to dismiss people, but if they do it unfairly you can challenge your dismissal.

Check your work rights ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3GGPmfH

Find out if you can claim unfair dismissal, if you've been dismissed for a fair reason, and if you've been discriminated against.

11/06/2026

Have you received a text asking you to pay to get your parcel or reschedule the delivery? It’s usually a scam.

❌ Don’t click any links - delivery companies won’t ask you to pay them through a link in a text.

Find out more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4lkuytX

Check what to do if a parcel hasn't arrived and how to spot scam messages about it. Check your rights to a refund or another delivery and how to contact the seller.