In October, three of our dedicated hub volunteers proudly represented five individuals (Lauraleigh, Simone, Kenny, Ola and Riyaz) at the Dudley Council for Voluntary Service (DCVS) AGM and Volunteer Awards. Nominated by Liz Jones for the new category, ‘Cost of Living Crisis,’ our team emerged as the deserving winners of this award. The Mayoress of […]
We want to highlight an up and coming issue in our community. Please be aware that the DWP has released a new advertising campaign aimed at tax credit claimants which includes social media posts and leaflets. The campaign is warning claimants that tax credits are ending and that these claimants will need to claim Universal […]
Please find below links to some useful resources if you are struggling: A guide to cutting your Energy Bills Affordable Broadband Factsheet Assure water tariff application form Budget summary for creditors DMBC Discretionary Housing Payment form Energy Advice Booklet How to use a fuel bank voucher Making the most of your money Mobile phones comparisons […]
Bereavement Support Payment & Widowed Parents Allowance Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for backdated government payments. In February the Government extended eligibility for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance to cohabiting parents with dependent children – benefits designed to help with the […]
Please note for week beginning 18th September for 1 week only, our Cost of Living Hubs will not be running. The Hubs will resume w/b 25th September In addition, please note that as of Wednesday 27th September onwards, our Brierley Hill Hub has moved to a Wednesday and will be alternating with our Halesowen Hub. […]
The Illegal Money Lending Team (ILMT) will be attending our Cost of Living hubs in June to share awareness on the dangers of lending money from loan sharks. For free advice and information from West Midlands Police, Scams Team Trading Standards & IMLT please join us at the following venues and meet Sharky: 1st […]
On Saturday 20th May, the West Midlands Public Health Awards celebrated the contributions made by individuals and organisations working to improve public health outcomes across the region. Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton were both humbled and thrilled to be amongst the nominees for an award for our Cost of Living Support Hubs that were set […]
Due to significant demand for our hubs we have implemented the following criteria: Households are allowed to attend up to 3 times. This is for any of our hubs (i.e. 3 times across any hub and not per hub) There needs to be a minimum of 12 days between each appointment. If you have attended […]
Citizens Advice Dudley & Wolverhampton is working with Multiply, a new government-funded scheme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Multiply offers easy access to free numeracy courses and initiatives that can help you brush up your maths skills and help you become more confident with numbers. Whether you need help in managing your bills, […]
Dudley Empowerment partnership, in collaboration with Citizens Advice, opened their first 2 of 4 cost of living hubs as of 30th January. As of last week, we have supported 1,645 clients with immediate poverty relieving practical support which has been phenomenal. Thank you to everyone that has supported us to make it happen! Update: Changes […]
