Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford
@citizensadvicesort.bsky.social
We are here for you with advice you can trust, when you really need it. We are campaigning on the issues that affect every single one of us.
We are helping to build a fairer society.
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We are helping to build a fairer society.
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Big news! Our Head of Business Services, Julian, is being celebrated as a People's Champion by National Citizens Advice! 🏆
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
“It’s a role that keeps me on my toes and means no two days are ever the same”
Our service is full of amazing people who work to make sure as many people as possible can get advice.
People like Julian.
Julian is a people’s champion.
Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3LwhLrj
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
Our service is full of amazing people who work to make sure as many people as possible can get advice.
People like Julian.
Julian is a people’s champion.
Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3LwhLrj
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Big news! Our Head of Business Services, Julian, is being celebrated as a People's Champion by National Citizens Advice! 🏆
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
🏘️ As we approach the Autumn Budget, the Government needs to ensure that those on the lowest incomes, who cannot afford their rent, are not left behind.
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
Falling Behind: The government is failing private renters by freezing Local Housing Allowance
Briefing by Sarah Hadfield on why the government needs to uprate Local Housing Allowance in the Autumn Budget, 2025.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🏘️ As we approach the Autumn Budget, the Government needs to ensure that those on the lowest incomes, who cannot afford their rent, are not left behind.
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
Citizens Advice SORT Group goes global! 🌍
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Home - AI and Access to Justice Summit
We are delighted to announce that the second annual AI+A2J Summit will be held on November 20-21, 2025, at Stanford. This year, the AI and Access to Justice (AI+A2J) Summit will be invite-only. This a...
conferences.law.stanford.edu
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Citizens Advice SORT Group goes global! 🌍
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Megan, our Energy Team Leader, featured on the @rochvalleyradio.com 'Community Spotlight' segment yesterday to give advice on managing energy bills throughout the challenging winter months🌡️❄️
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Megan, our Energy Team Leader, featured on the @rochvalleyradio.com 'Community Spotlight' segment yesterday to give advice on managing energy bills throughout the challenging winter months🌡️❄️
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
With 6.9% of people in England and Wales in a negative budget, politicians need to implement long term policy changes to improve millions of people’s lives.
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
With 6.9% of people in England and Wales in a negative budget, politicians need to implement long term policy changes to improve millions of people’s lives.
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
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Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.
Repost if you agree 💚
Repost if you agree 💚
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.
Repost if you agree 💚
Repost if you agree 💚
We stand in support of scrapping the two-child limit ➡️ bit.ly/47k0ZUI a united call from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition for urgent action on child poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full would be 'a fresh, cost-effective, and morally unambiguous start to making the days better and the future brighter for kids up and down the country.'
labourlist.org/2025/11/abol...
labourlist.org/2025/11/abol...
'Labour must abolish the two child limit in full and with pride' - LabourList
Labour should abolish the two child benefit cap and do so with pride write Alison Garnham of Child Poverty Action Group.
labourlist.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We stand in support of scrapping the two-child limit ➡️ bit.ly/47k0ZUI a united call from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition for urgent action on child poverty.
Celebrating our Trustees 💙
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Celebrating our Trustees 💙
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
We are Citizens Advice - the charity working for the whole of society.
Whoever you are, whatever your problem.
We are The People’s Champion
Whoever you are, whatever your problem.
We are The People’s Champion
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Post 1/2: A new @citizensadvice.bsky.social report shows the average debt for households in a negative budget has risen to almost £10,000 ⚠️
October 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Post 1/2: A new @citizensadvice.bsky.social report shows the average debt for households in a negative budget has risen to almost £10,000 ⚠️
✅ The Power of Expert Debt Advice
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
1/3
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
1/3
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
✅ The Power of Expert Debt Advice
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
1/3
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
1/3
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Spot on from Hannah Aldridge on Local Housing Allowance www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
The Resolution Foundation Housing Outlook Q4 2025 • Resolution Foundation
In 2012, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) levels were linked to the 30th percentile of local rents and automatically revised to reflect market changes. However, since the systematic link with market rent...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
October 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Spot on from Hannah Aldridge on Local Housing Allowance www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
Finally, we know that falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally.
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Finally, we know that falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally.
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest.
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest.
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
Got a strange text from your bank? 🚩It could be a phishing scam.
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Got a strange text from your bank? 🚩It could be a phishing scam.
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly.
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly.
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
😰 Feeling panicked by an unexpected call from your bank?
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
😰 Feeling panicked by an unexpected call from your bank?
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
📈 4M people are now in a negative budget. Over half of our debt clients are in the red, with average debt nearing £10k.
This is a policy failure. The government must act, with the Autumn Budget targeting bill support, raising Local Housing Allowance, & ending the 2-child limit⤵️
shorturl.at/YCvl9
This is a policy failure. The government must act, with the Autumn Budget targeting bill support, raising Local Housing Allowance, & ending the 2-child limit⤵️
shorturl.at/YCvl9
Millions in households in England and Wales are stuck in the red, says charity
Citizens Advice says 4 million people spending more on essentials than they earn amid ever-increasing bills
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
📈 4M people are now in a negative budget. Over half of our debt clients are in the red, with average debt nearing £10k.
This is a policy failure. The government must act, with the Autumn Budget targeting bill support, raising Local Housing Allowance, & ending the 2-child limit⤵️
shorturl.at/YCvl9
This is a policy failure. The government must act, with the Autumn Budget targeting bill support, raising Local Housing Allowance, & ending the 2-child limit⤵️
shorturl.at/YCvl9
15% of people in the North West were caught out by scams in the last year. Read our press release to see how to spot them🔗 https://bit.ly/43tY0Xf
(and look out for our posts through the week to help you stay #ScamAware)
(and look out for our posts through the week to help you stay #ScamAware)
15% of people stung by scams in North West, says Citizens Advice -- Citizens Advice Greater Manchester
An estimated 15% of people across North West were caught out by a scam in the past year, according to new research by Citizens Advice. As part of its annual Scams Awareness campaign , the charity is highlighting the many ways people are being duped by s...
www.citizensadvicegm.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
15% of people in the North West were caught out by scams in the last year. Read our press release to see how to spot them🔗 https://bit.ly/43tY0Xf
(and look out for our posts through the week to help you stay #ScamAware)
(and look out for our posts through the week to help you stay #ScamAware)
We were recently joined by British Gas Energy Trust on a number of local pop-up events, which delivered advice on managing energy costs. The success of the sessions was a great example of how collaborative work and a presence in the community allows more people to access vital support services 💙
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We were recently joined by British Gas Energy Trust on a number of local pop-up events, which delivered advice on managing energy costs. The success of the sessions was a great example of how collaborative work and a presence in the community allows more people to access vital support services 💙
❄️ With winter approaching, more households are at risk of falling behind on energy bills.
Our latest blog explores the support available — from energy schemes and local grants to debt support.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KB9dih
Our latest blog explores the support available — from energy schemes and local grants to debt support.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KB9dih
Ask Citizens Advice…
After last winter, I’m really worried about falling behind on my energy bills again as we head into the colder months. We’re careful about…
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
❄️ With winter approaching, more households are at risk of falling behind on energy bills.
Our latest blog explores the support available — from energy schemes and local grants to debt support.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KB9dih
Our latest blog explores the support available — from energy schemes and local grants to debt support.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KB9dih
💬The 5-week UC wait must end: @citizensadvice.bsky.social urges the government to act in the autumn budget. 13% of UC households are repaying loans only needed because of this wait.
Read the new blog:
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/no-more-wait...
Read the new blog:
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/no-more-wait...
No more waiting on the 5 week wait
This autumn, the government has the chance to take action on one of Universal Credit’s longest-standing problems: “the 5 week wait”.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
💬The 5-week UC wait must end: @citizensadvice.bsky.social urges the government to act in the autumn budget. 13% of UC households are repaying loans only needed because of this wait.
Read the new blog:
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/no-more-wait...
Read the new blog:
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/no-more-wait...
🔊We're Hiring!
Think Money Advice Caseworker roles are all the same? Think again! 🙅
Join our team to shape innovative AI tools that reduce admin & improve support for people. Accredited Money Caseworkers apply by Friday!
Full and part time roles available.
🔗 shorturl.at/k7YGr
Think Money Advice Caseworker roles are all the same? Think again! 🙅
Join our team to shape innovative AI tools that reduce admin & improve support for people. Accredited Money Caseworkers apply by Friday!
Full and part time roles available.
🔗 shorturl.at/k7YGr
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October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🔊We're Hiring!
Think Money Advice Caseworker roles are all the same? Think again! 🙅
Join our team to shape innovative AI tools that reduce admin & improve support for people. Accredited Money Caseworkers apply by Friday!
Full and part time roles available.
🔗 shorturl.at/k7YGr
Think Money Advice Caseworker roles are all the same? Think again! 🙅
Join our team to shape innovative AI tools that reduce admin & improve support for people. Accredited Money Caseworkers apply by Friday!
Full and part time roles available.
🔗 shorturl.at/k7YGr
🎙️Since April, our advisers have been taking to the airwaves! On @rochvalleyradio.com, we’re helping tens of thousands across Greater Manchester understand scams, energy support, benefits, and more.
Read our latest blog ⤵️
shorturl.at/UJRDZ
Read our latest blog ⤵️
shorturl.at/UJRDZ
On Air and In the Know: Sharing Advice Across Greater Manchester
Since April, Citizens Advice SORT Group has been taking to the airwaves on Roch Valley Radio's popular community slot, sharing advice with...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🎙️Since April, our advisers have been taking to the airwaves! On @rochvalleyradio.com, we’re helping tens of thousands across Greater Manchester understand scams, energy support, benefits, and more.
Read our latest blog ⤵️
shorturl.at/UJRDZ
Read our latest blog ⤵️
shorturl.at/UJRDZ