Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester

The ‘Community Food Hub’ is open in #BognorRegis this Wednesday (5 November) from 10am to 11am.

Location: Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ

Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕

We offer FREE energy advice to residents across the South East of England including help with:

🔹 Energy bills
🔹 Switching suppliers
🔹 Accessing grants
🔹 Energy efficiency

Send us a message ⤵️
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

If you haven't received your Winter Fuel Payment by 28 January 2026, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre ⤵️

Call: 0800 731 0160.
Claim by post: Fill out a Winter Fuel Payment claim form and mail it to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 1LR.

If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2025 to 2026. This is known as a #WinterFuelPayment.

Most eligible people will be paid in November or December 2025. You should be paid automatically.

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@citizensadvice.bsky.social can help ⤵️
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Becoming a victim of a scam impacts not only your finances but also your emotional wellbeing.

❌ Don’t be afraid to report it. There’s no reason to feel embarrassed.
✅ Get the emotional backing you need to care for your mental health.

#ScamAware

If your job involves interacting with people in cold homes, consider our FREE training to identify the signs and effects of cold environments and learn how to respond.

Book a 1-hour online session or an in-person session by emailing Danielle at d.warman@arunchichestercab.org.uk

#Training #Sussex

Pension Credit Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like Rent, Council Tax, Winter Fuel Payment and a FREE TV licence (75 and over).

See gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility for more info.

#PensionCredit #Retirement #WinterFuelPayment #HousingBenefit #CouncilTaxReduction #FreeTVLicence #NHSCosts

Pension Credit is a benefit designed to top up the income of those who have reached State Pension age and have a low income.

The average #PensionCredit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.

We’ve updated our advice for clients who use oil to heat their home.

The advice explains how to get a competitive quote for a bulk delivery and ways to budget for a future order.

If you use alternative fuels, you can find help and support here ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/ene...

To submit a query or to see more information visit ⤵️
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

📩 Why not try our email advice?

💤 No need to wait in our centres.
✍️ All information in one place.
🗓️ Receive a response within 5 working days.

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Email Advice : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice Please note that this is to receive advice via email. If you require a telephone or face-to-face service, you should use one of those channels to gain advice instead.

Drop our Energy Team a message 👉 arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

❄️ Don't wait until the colder weather sets in to get energy advice. Start getting your home winter ready now!

Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including

♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements

#TacklingFuelPoverty

Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help.

Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969 or pop into one of our advice centres (details on our website).

Email Advice : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice Please note that this is to receive advice via email. If you require a telephone or face-to-face service, you should use one of those channels to gain advice instead.

Get in touch ➡️ www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

When life gets complicated, we make it simple!

We are here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it 💙

Be cautious of parcel delivery scams this festive season 📦

Evri delivery scams involve FAKE texts asking for a 'redelivery fee'.

⚠️ Evri will NEVER charge for redelivery ⚠️

Most phone providers offer a free service to report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726.

Be #ScamAware.

Volunteering : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice Volunteering and Roles at Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester.

Join our team! www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/volunteering

Want to make a real difference in your community?

🌟 Learn new skills, meet great people and make a positive change 🌟

Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our volunteers, so many more people in our local communities are getting the support they need.

#Volunteer #CommunityImpact

Stop getting nuisance calls and texts Action to take to stop getting nuisance calls and text messages. There are some actions you can take to stop getting nuisance calls that you don’t want.

Citizens Advice has got more info ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/pho... #ScamAware

Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) in the UK for free call blocking to stop sales calls, or by using free features from your phone provider like BT Call Protect or EE's Call Protect.

Some providers offer phones with built-in blocking, or you can buy a device like trueCall.

First published in 1948, this leaflet still holds true today!

If you're facing any issues, check out @citizensadvice.bsky.social website for a wealth of free, practical advice and resources. Connect with us and find solutions!

We're here to help you every step of the way 💙

The National Academy for Social Prescribing NASP is the national charity that champions social prescribing. We support and connect people, communities and organisations so that more people across the UK can enjoy better health and wellbeing.

If you want to find out more, 'The National Association for Social Prescribing' has got lots of information ⤵️
socialprescribingacademy.org.uk

Social Prescribers help you focus on what matters to you, like joining a new activity or getting guidance.

Your GP can refer you to local #SocialPrescribing services, or contact our team at socialprescribers@arunchichestercab.org.uk

A 'Social Prescription' offers the kind of help that doesn't come in a tube or bottle.

Many things affect your health & wellbeing. #SocialPrescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to resolve issues that contribute to poor health & quality of life ⤵️

Infographic: Text reads: "Walk with an adult (older children should walk in a group). Only call at houses with Halloween decorations on display. Do not knock at homes displaying ‘no trick or treater’ signs. Never go inside a stranger’s house. Make sure you can be seen at night. Cross roads safely. Walk (or slither) – don’t run! Only carry soft and flexible costume accessories. Do not eat any sweets until an adult has checked them. Have fun and stay safe this Halloween!"

We want you to have a happy and safe Halloween!

Here are some tips if you are out and about with the little ones this #Halloween 👇

Have fun and stay safe 👻

There are things you can do to stay safe from QR code scams 👇

⚠️Watch out for any tampered signs or QR code stickers.
⚠️Pay attention to the website you’re led to.
⚠️Consider downloading the official apps.

Make sure you're #ScamAware