Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk

The picture shows Mrs Shirley Wood (seated), Mrs Irene Turner (the chairman), Mrs Elizabeth Prentice and the MP for Eye Mr John Gummer.

It's our birthday! We were founded on 29th April 1981. Here is the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich the Rt Rev John Waine with the founders of Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk.

If you need advice, you can call us on 01449 676060 or contact us online via midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us/

Our online advice can help you with many issues like: 💼 Understanding your work rights 💡 How you can save energy efficiently 🏠 What to do if your home needs repairs Visit our website ⤵️ tinyurl.com/2s3csunh

Please check you'll have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the holidays. Remember GP practices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday and you need to leave time for the practice to process a repeat prescription request and for the pharmacy to dispense.

📲 FREE digital skills sessions! 🧑‍💻 💻Hear from one of our attendees on how they found their one to one session 🙂 ♥️ Got a parent, relative or friend who could use some help getting to grips with a new smartphone, tablet or laptop? Or using the internet and online services?

👋 Moving home? Make sure you let your energy supplier know so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use. Here’s what steps you should take ⤵️ bitly.ws/3cHhQ

🔍 Got a question about your rights? You can find lots of free advice on our website, from benefits and consumer rights to managing debts and work issues. We’ve got you covered ⤵️ bitly.ws/ZaKT

Not sure if you can get Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed. Check if you’re eligible ⤵️ bitly.ws/T2FQ You can also get in touch with us at Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk for a free benefit check.

🧾 Debt can be overwhelming. We can help you find ways to manage it. Find out how you can deal with debts ⤵️ bitly.ws/3a9jg Call us on 01449 676060 or visit midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us

Your employer is allowed to dismiss people, but if they do it unfairly you can challenge your dismissal. There are some things you can check to see if your employer dismissed you unfairly. We can help you understand your rights ⤵️ bitly.ws/3a9jN

Have you ever been lured in by a free trial or forgot to cancel a subscription? We’re calling for more to be done to protect people from falling into subscription traps. In this blog we take a look at the government’s new laws ⤵️ bitly.ws/3a9fE

You’ll be in ‘rent arrears’ if you fall behind on rent payments to your private landlord or letting agent. It can be tough to deal with rent arrears but you should take action as quickly as possible. Our advice can help you ⤵️ bitly.ws/VnmD

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition. We can help you check if you’re eligible for PIP. Call us on 01449 676060 or visit midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us

You might be able to claim benefits if you: ➡️ Can’t work because you’re sick or disabled ➡️ Have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️ bitly.ws/LVKh

⚡ Your energy bill should reflect the amount of gas or electricity you’ve used. If your bill has suddenly gone up and you weren’t expecting it, find out why it’s happened. Our advice can help ⤵️ bitly.ws/PjFK

Important information regarding emergency road closures in the district👇

Do you fancy giving volunteering a go? We would love to hear from you! We are taking on both receptionists and advisers, if you're not sure what you fancy, we can explain both roles and see which is right for you. Get in touch on 01449 676060 or midsuffolkcab.org.uk/volunteer

🔎 Have you tried our online budgeting tool? It can help you check: ➡️ What you’re earning and spending ➡️ Where you might be able to cut costs Try it out on our website ⤵️ bitly.ws/YFfI If you need more help, get in touch on 01449 676060 or midsuffolkcab.org.uk

⚠️ Have you bought something that’s fake or counterfeit? You’re legally entitled to a full refund on fake goods within 30 days of paying for them. Check your consumer rights ⤵️ bitly.ws/35DZZ