Citizens Advice Copeland

Our Consumer Advice Line can offer advice and support for anyone who thinks they may have been scammed. For further information please contact the team on 03454 04 05 06 Scams should be reported to Cumbria Police by dialing 101 or online at www.cumbria.police.org.uk

Does that online dating profile seem too good to be true? Or are they avoiding meeting you in person?
Use our #ScamsAction top tips to avoid online dating scams and protect your heart (and wallet) bit.ly/3bEPR5K

This week we have supported clients to appeal benefit decisions, checked for benefit entitlement and made benefit applications. We have provided specialist debt advice and our Help to Claim adviser has assisted people who needed help to make a claim for Universal Credit. Our Energy adviser has helped clients switch suppliers saving them money on their energy costs! To round off another busy week in Copeland we have delivered our Financial Skills train to a fantastic team of ...Graduates.
Our next drop in advice session is Monday 10.00 - 13.00 in Whitehaven, For advice over the weekend visit our website www.citizensadvicecopeland.org.uk
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We are delighted to be one of the organisations working on the Fundamentals programme. If you, or someone you know would benefit from being part of this pre-apprenticeship development programme please forward your CV to Chris Pickles Chris.Pickles@copeland.gov.uk

Do you know how to identify an online scam? The Citizens Advice #ScamsAction team have shared 5 top tips to help you identify when something might be a scam https://bit.ly/2S2EInQ

Changed your mind about that gym membership? Before you hang up your trainers check whether your contract allows you to cancel. Our advice can help https://bit.ly/2tzLvvM

If you’re wishing for warmer weather and thinking about booking your summer holiday, don’t forget about travel insurance! Read our advice to find out more about the types of insurance and things to consider https://bit.ly/31uHBAB

If you are struggling with the costs associated with sending your child to school you can speak to one of our advisers in confidence about help that might be available to support you.
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There are different things to think about if your relationship has ended, especially if you lived together or have children. Our advice can help if you’re unsure of the steps you need to take https://bit.ly/39avOUt

What a busy week! This week we have helped clients with immigration, back dating benefit entitlement, debt, benefit applications, consumer issues, housing problems, family and relationship breakdowns. We have delivered our Financial Skills training to two local organisations and promoted how we can help you to save money on your energy costs! In addition to this our team have been delivering advice in community locations including Distington, Egremont and Cleator Moor!
"I wou...ld like to thank you for your help, it's a free service and I felt you went above and beyond what I asked you to do"
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Online scams can be hard to identify, but our top tips can help! Check out Citizens Advices 5 top tips for identifying scams bit.ly/34JAPrr

f you’re an EU or British Citizen travelling to the EU before 31 December 2020, you will still be able to travel using just your passport or ID card. Read Citizens Advices latest #Brexit advice bit.ly/2NTGZis

Today is #timetotalkday and we are encouraging everyone to discuss your problems, whatever they may be. We can offer free and confidential advice and support on a range of issues including debt, benefits and housing. Visit our website for more information on the support we can offer and details of how you can access our services.
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