Tag Archives: Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice & MPs call for Universal Credit ‘pause’

Posted on 09/19/2017 by wames

BBC news article, 11 Sep 2017: Citizens Advice calls for Universal Credit ‘pause’ A charity has called for a suspension in the expansion of a major benefit reform because it says families risk being pushed into a spiral of debt… … Continue reading →

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DR UK says all ESA claimants should be exempt from the benefit cap

Posted on 08/11/2016 by wames

Disability Rights UK blog post, 8 August 2016: DR UK says all ESA claimants should be exempt from the benefit cap While some disabled people are exempt from the benefit cap – including those receiving DLA or PIP or support … Continue reading →

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Welfare system causing hardship in Wales says CAB

Posted on 07/10/2014 by wames

A report, One Day at a Time launched 8 July 2014 by Citizens Advice Cymru highlights that many of the most vulnerable in Wales are being forced into hardship due to the biggest changes to the welfare system in over sixty … Continue reading →

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CAB Briefing for MPs on Mandatory Reconsideration (ESA)

Posted on 06/20/2014 by wames

Summary: Cutting off people’s employment and support allowance (ESA) benefits while DWP give a second opinion on their claim is adding an unnecessary administrative burden, causing stress and leaving some people with no income for a significant period of time. … Continue reading →

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Helping people make the most of their money

Posted on 09/18/2012 by wames

Free Money Advice Service sessions delivered by Citizens Advice Cymru in Wales have been available since April 2011. Since the project started, over 5000 people have benefited from free money advice. They have delivered sessions from over 160 venues on … Continue reading →

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