On  29 July, the Chancellor announced changes to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). The WFP is an annual one-off payment to help pensioners pay for heating during the winter, introduced in 1997. Depending on your age and if you live with somebody else who’s eligible, it could provide up to £300 towards your bills. However,[…]

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Lessons from the front line Citizens Advice national Families, Welfare and Work team has published a short report on disability benefits, to ensure the people we support are represented in the pre and post-election conversation around reform in this area. It presents key insights from the data we collect when supporting disabled people and people[…]

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“My children are starting new schools in September, one is in primary school and the other secondary. Between uniforms, PE kit and knowing they’ll need to catch the bus each day the costs are adding up. I’m already pretty stretched, so I’m not sure how to cover these extra outgoings. Is there any help I[…]

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“I’ve got to move house and will be renting somewhere on my own for the first time. It’s exciting but there’s so much to think about and I’m worried things could go wrong. Do you have any tips or advice on what I should do when looking for a new home?” Whether you’re renting on[…]

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