Community Advice ABC

03/06/2026

Happy Volunteer Week! We want to extend a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers across our offices. Whether you’ve helped out for an hour or have been with us for years, please know that your impact is seen and deeply appreciated. Thank you all for your time, energy and dedication! 🌟🙌

03/06/2026

Our Adviser Amy is at the Armagh Food Bank/Stepping Stones Pantry every Tuesday. This is a drop in service and no appointment needed.

Introduction to Amy 💚

Amy is a qualified advisor with Community Advice ABC .
Having worked 15 years in the advice sector she is able to assist with
*Benefit Advice
*Benefits check
*Form filling
*Housing issues
*Debt
*Employment

Amy is available every Tuesday at Stepping Stones Pantry /Armagh Foodbank 9am -12 30pm

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

👀 Men's Mental Health Week - Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June 👀

All Ireland Men’s Health Week (MHW) 2026 is fast approaching!



Men’s Health Week begins on the Monday before Father's Day and ends on Father's Day itself. During 2026, it will run from Monday 15th until Sunday 21st June.

MHW is celebrated in many European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a number of other places worldwide. The overall aims of the week are to:

Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities.
Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.


During 2026, the theme will be 'One Step at a Time' and everyone is asked to make progress not seek perfection!



Everything that you need to know about the week, plus details on how to access all of the resources, is now on the dedicated web page at https://mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2026.html. This can be your one-stop-shop for everything going forward.

28/05/2026

👀 The Artisan Market returns to Lurgan this weekend 👀

21/05/2026

👀 Fit Zone Outreach 👀

Our adviser will be at The Fitzone in the Legahory Centre today between 2pm and 4pm.

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week
💚This week is a reminder that taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Life can feel overwhelming, especially when financial stress is involved — but you don’t have to face it alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling financially, we’re here to help. Our team offers free, confidential advice and support.
Call us on 0330 135 9733 or visit www.adviceabc.co.uk to speak with someone who understands.
FREE, INDEPENDENT and CONFIDENTIAL
You’re not alone. Let’s support each other.
Southern Health and Social Care Trust Women's Aid Armagh Down Dunlewey Addiction Services LTD Action Mental Health Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Champion for NI

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our brilliant advisers who completed the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday. They raised £1670 for Evora Hospice Care. We are all so proud of you 👏👏👏👏👏

28/04/2026

Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit

· Parents of teenagers starting qualifying further education or training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August

· About 1.5 million parents of 16-19-year-olds are to receive reminder letters in coming weeks

· The quickest and easiest way to extend is via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK

Parents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s.

Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child's 16th birthday unless parents confirm their teenager's plans. Around 1.5 million reminder letters will be sent from late April, with most landing on doorsteps in early May.

Parents don't need to wait for their letter. HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) digital service for extending claims opened on 1 April, so those who already know their teenager's plans can act today.

Claim extensions can be made on the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK. The letters also include a QR code linking directly to the digital service.

Child Benefit is worth £27.05 a week – or £1,406.60 a year – for the eldest or only child and £17.90 a week for each additional child. Last year, 874,000 parents extended their claim, with more than half doing so online or through the HMRC app.

27/04/2026

Our wonderful Advisers will be running the Belfast marathon this Sunday to fundraise for Evora Hospice Care (formerly Southern Area Hospice). Any donation no matter how small will make a big difference to this great cause.

https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CA22025084