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@ChesterfieldCAB offer free, confidential, impartial, independent advice and information and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Learn more about @ChesterfieldCAB in our case studies: chesterfield.co.uk/business/our-b… #LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions

Nearly 5 million people are in a negative budget, stuck in the red, building up debt to get by. Sarah is one of these 5 million. Here's her story ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/cost-of-living…

Cutting this fund would be devastating for thousands of families. We join 120 other organisations calling on the Chancellor to #SaveCrisisSupport.

🌍Happy World Day of Social Justice, everyone! Today, let's celebrate our collective striving for a world with equality, fairness, and justice for all. Let's strive to make sure every person feels seen, heard, and respected. ✨ #WorldDayofSocialJustice

Do you agree that everyone should be able to afford the essentials? 💚 Help us call for change and sign our petition 👉 bit.ly/Our-Essentials

Thanks to everyone who came to the DVA Forum today. So great to work with amazing partners @derbyshireuwc @ChesterfieldCAB @DerbyshireLC United in sporting people!

Money worries on your mind? Come along next Wednesday for a free drop in session to get the Financial Support and Advice you need. No matter your circumstances, pop in and speak to the fantastic support team to see what you can change. It's ok to ask for help

The DWP should have a statutory duty to safeguard people in vulnerable circumstances with whom they come into contact. Our Interim Head of Research and Policy @NikBond1 recently outlined to @CommonsWorkPen why this duty should be introduced. 📽️ 1/2

The retail energy market isn’t working⚠️bills are unaffordable for many, a new Big 6 serve the majority of consumers, and innovation is too slow. Our new paper looks at how a market with more specialist providers could better meet consumers needs, and ways to achieve it 1/2

Citizens Advice are focused on 3 things in the Autumn Statement: uprating benefits with inflation (at least), help with high energy costs and support for disabled people. This guide takes a look at what might be announced - and what it really means medium.com/citizens-advic…

With winter arriving, and heating costs increasing, there are steps you can take to keep your home warm without turning up the heat. Draw your curtains at dusk and keep doors closed to block out draughts. Get more advice to #staywarm in winter here: derbyshire.gov.uk/staywarminwint…

Ahead of tomorrow's #AutumnStatement, here's a reminder of what we are calling on the Chancellor to do, urgently! 1⃣Restore Local Housing Allowance. 2⃣Ensure the sufficiency of Universal Credit. 3⃣Reverse conditionality changes.

People are facing an even more difficult winter to come. Whilst government financial support schemes have been welcome @CitizensAdvice we know benefits must rise in line with inflation

❕ Our teams are continuing to collect flood damaged items – but from Monday (20 November), please note there will be a few changes If you still have flood damaged items that need collecting, please call us on 01246 345345 to arrange this, free of charge chesterfield.gov.uk/health-and-env…

Did you know you could make 50p for every £1 you save with a Help to Save account? It’s a secure and flexible way to build up your savings – pay in what you can, when you can. If you receive Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit you might be eligible.

📢 The Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt must *increase* the level of Universal Credit in the #AutumnStatement a week today. Mo will tell you why ⬇️ Agree? Sign our petition: bit.ly/46Actjv Join the fight to #EndHousingInsecurityNow ✊

It’s #AntiBullyingWeek and this year’s theme is #MakeANoiseAboutBullying – a reminder that we all play a part in speaking up to stop bullying. The #DCHSWay is one of kindness, where we all help create a safe and inclusive workplace – this week and every week. #ChooseKindness

Did you know that you could be eligible for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment? The free NHS online checker tells you in minutes what you’re entitled to. ✅ Check if you can get help: ➡️ services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-for-help…

Over the last 12 months, nearly 500 local people have approached us for advice about deductions. Benefit deductions have been a problem for some time but the cost of living crisis has exposed hardship further. This needs to change.. chesterfieldcab.co.uk/2023/financial…