Citizens Advice Somerset

31/01/2025

🏠 Looking to rent privately?

Before you can rent, there’s information and documents you’ll have to show to your landlord. Having these ready can help you rent more quickly.

Find out on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ajv0FZ

31/01/2025

Do you know how to spot a loan shark?

Hearing a client say they owe a lot of money can raise alarm bells. 🔔⁠
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Here are the things you need to look out for if you suspect someone could be involved with a loan shark. Your client didn’t get any paperwork when they borrowed, they are paying back extremely high interest rates, their bank cards or passport have been taken for security by their lender or they are unsure how much they still owe. ⁠
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If you hear anything that could be a sign of these things don’t hesitate to call us to provide your client with the help and support they need. ⁠
Contact us today on our anonymous and confidential helpline 0300 555 2222 or visit our website for our live chat feature and more information www.stoploansharks.co.uk

31/01/2025

💭 If you’re thinking of resigning, make sure you find out how much notice you need to give.

This depends on your contract and how long you’ve been in your job.

Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49t4yHx

30/01/2025

😵‍💫 Confused about pensions? We’ve got you covered.
Our blog covers what you need to know about ⤵️

Everything you need to know about pensions

29/01/2025

Your mortgage lender must take you to court before they can take your home. This is called ‘taking possession action’.

Your lender can’t make you leave your home if you haven’t had a court hearing.
Find out your rights ➡ https://bit.ly/3Uwxt7k

29/01/2025

⚡ A power cut might be planned or unplanned - but it's good to be prepared!
Here's what you need to know ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3Z7R8gA

28/01/2025

Did you know that not everyone needs to pay the same amount of Council Tax?
You might be able to pay less, check on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4grnkRU

27/01/2025

❗ If you’re having a difficult time with the cost of living, you should check if you can claim benefits or increase your current benefits.

Our advice can help you check if you could get Universal Credit and other benefits ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3XENjNu

27/01/2025

❗ More people falling into energy debt, and it’s hitting disabled people the hardest.
Last year, 65% of people that came to us with an energy issue either had a disability or a long-term health condition.

Read our blog ➡ https://bit.ly/42l3KD6

24/01/2025

❗ Our final tip is don’t rely on portable electric heaters.

Portable electric heaters are typically more expensive to use than any main heating system.

We have a full winter heating checklist on our website⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5

24/01/2025

Looking for low-cost, energy efficient ways to stay warm and spend less this winter?

Head to our website to check out our winter heating checklist, created with for ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5

24/01/2025

If you're self-employed, don't forget to submit your online tax return by 31 January to avoid having to pay a penalty fine.

Need tax advice? Our website can help ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3CiDPRJ

23/01/2025

⚡ You can get involved in in 3 simple ways:

➡️ Tick off the items on our winter heating checklist
➡️ Learn more from our experts
➡️ Dive into our energy resources

Find out more on our website⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5

23/01/2025

👨‍🔧 tip 4 - book in a boiler service.

The last thing you want is to switch your heating on during a cold snap only to find it’s broken down.

Stay warm and spend less with our full winter heating checklist⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5

22/01/2025

🏠 Today’s winter heating checklist tip is to keep your heating set at the lowest comfortable temperature.

Setting a higher temperature on your room thermostat doesn't make your property warm up any faster but it could waste energy ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5

22/01/2025

🚗Have you ever had issues accessing a Blue Badge?

In the past 5 years we’ve seen a 115% increase in the number of people coming to us for help with applying for a Blue Badge.

Why are Blue Badges getting harder to access?
We explore how digital exclusion and optional reminders are creating barriers to vital support 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3xar5k4s

21/01/2025

⚠️We're hearing about digital landline switchover scams

Scammers are impersonating BT to exploit the switchover to digital landlines. They're cold calling people, asking them to confirm personal and payment information. Some of these calls have involved asking people for payments to move to the digital service - victims have been threatened with immediate disconnection if they refuse.

Landline providers will never ask people to make payments or verify payment information for the landline to be upgraded to the digital service.

Find out how to stay ➡ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/

21/01/2025

🌡️ Our 2nd tip is to check your boiler’s flow temperature.

Did you know that turning your boiler’s flow temperature down can reduce your heating bill by as much as 9%?

Check out our full winter heating checklist - on our website⤵️
https://bit.ly/3sPCai5