Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester
@arunchica.bsky.social
We're a registered charity - offering free, confidential & impartial advice on a wide range of subjects. Centres in #BognorRegis, #Chichester & #Littlehampton, West Sussex, England.
🔗arunchichestercab.org.uk
📞0808 278 7969
🔗arunchichestercab.org.uk
📞0808 278 7969
Do you know someone who would struggle during a power outage?
Register for @ssencommunity.bsky.social's free #PriorityServicesRegister to receive a dedicated contact when essential maintenance requires power to be switched off.
🔹 For England: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 For Scotland: www.psrscotland.com
Register for @ssencommunity.bsky.social's free #PriorityServicesRegister to receive a dedicated contact when essential maintenance requires power to be switched off.
🔹 For England: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 For Scotland: www.psrscotland.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Do you know someone who would struggle during a power outage?
Register for @ssencommunity.bsky.social's free #PriorityServicesRegister to receive a dedicated contact when essential maintenance requires power to be switched off.
🔹 For England: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 For Scotland: www.psrscotland.com
Register for @ssencommunity.bsky.social's free #PriorityServicesRegister to receive a dedicated contact when essential maintenance requires power to be switched off.
🔹 For England: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 For Scotland: www.psrscotland.com
You don’t normally need to read your smart meter - they'll send readings to your supplier automatically.
But you might need to read your smart meter in some situations 🧵
But you might need to read your smart meter in some situations 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You don’t normally need to read your smart meter - they'll send readings to your supplier automatically.
But you might need to read your smart meter in some situations 🧵
But you might need to read your smart meter in some situations 🧵
If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money.
Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80.
This covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months.
Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80.
This covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months.
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money.
Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80.
This covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months.
Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80.
This covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months.
After leaving school, you have several options including further education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering 🧵
You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
After leaving school, you have several options including further education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering 🧵
You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering 🧵
🌱 Want to grow your skills while giving back to your community?
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
🌱 Want to grow your skills while giving back to your community?
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
Creating a budget is a smart choice for managing your money. It can help you steer clear of debt, prepare for unexpected expenses, and potentially save for the future.
Our Income Increase Service can help.
Call 01903 251982 or email iis@arunchichestercab.org.uk
Our Income Increase Service can help.
Call 01903 251982 or email iis@arunchichestercab.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Creating a budget is a smart choice for managing your money. It can help you steer clear of debt, prepare for unexpected expenses, and potentially save for the future.
Our Income Increase Service can help.
Call 01903 251982 or email iis@arunchichestercab.org.uk
Our Income Increase Service can help.
Call 01903 251982 or email iis@arunchichestercab.org.uk
Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm.
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm.
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
❄️ Don't wait until the colder weather sets in to get energy advice. Start getting your home winter ready now!
Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including
♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements
#TacklingFuelPoverty
Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including
♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements
#TacklingFuelPoverty
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
❄️ Don't wait until the colder weather sets in to get energy advice. Start getting your home winter ready now!
Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including
♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements
#TacklingFuelPoverty
Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including
♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements
#TacklingFuelPoverty
By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to:
💼 Get hands on experience engaging with clients
📈 Have a positive impact on the community
⚖️ Get your work signed off by a qualified solicitor
#QWE #WorkExperience #QualifyingWorkExperience #University #LawStudents
💼 Get hands on experience engaging with clients
📈 Have a positive impact on the community
⚖️ Get your work signed off by a qualified solicitor
#QWE #WorkExperience #QualifyingWorkExperience #University #LawStudents
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to:
💼 Get hands on experience engaging with clients
📈 Have a positive impact on the community
⚖️ Get your work signed off by a qualified solicitor
#QWE #WorkExperience #QualifyingWorkExperience #University #LawStudents
💼 Get hands on experience engaging with clients
📈 Have a positive impact on the community
⚖️ Get your work signed off by a qualified solicitor
#QWE #WorkExperience #QualifyingWorkExperience #University #LawStudents
At Citizens Advice, we are committed to being inclusive of all LGBTQ+ communities and stand against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
If you've faced discrimination, our advice can help ⤵️
If you've faced discrimination, our advice can help ⤵️
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
At Citizens Advice, we are committed to being inclusive of all LGBTQ+ communities and stand against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
If you've faced discrimination, our advice can help ⤵️
If you've faced discrimination, our advice can help ⤵️
❔ Not sure what your choices are when it comes to energy tariffs?
Our Energy Team can help you
➡️ switch suppliers
➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier
Our Energy Team can help you
➡️ switch suppliers
➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
❔ Not sure what your choices are when it comes to energy tariffs?
Our Energy Team can help you
➡️ switch suppliers
➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier
Our Energy Team can help you
➡️ switch suppliers
➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier
Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help.
Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969
Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help.
Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969
Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969
When life gets complicated, we make it simple!
We are here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it 💙
We are here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it 💙
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
When life gets complicated, we make it simple!
We are here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it 💙
We are here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it 💙
Each year Carer’s Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.
@carerswsussex.bsky.social are hosting some events aimed at carers, to increase their knowledge of their rights ⤵️
@carerswsussex.bsky.social are hosting some events aimed at carers, to increase their knowledge of their rights ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Each year Carer’s Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.
@carerswsussex.bsky.social are hosting some events aimed at carers, to increase their knowledge of their rights ⤵️
@carerswsussex.bsky.social are hosting some events aimed at carers, to increase their knowledge of their rights ⤵️
The average Pension Credit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The average Pension Credit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you!
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you!
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more
🌱 Are you a self-employed gardener with experience in community food projects?
Arun and Chichester Food Partnership need a community gardener to help promote growing in #Arun and #Chichester.
It's paid work - six hours per month for six months.
Arun and Chichester Food Partnership need a community gardener to help promote growing in #Arun and #Chichester.
It's paid work - six hours per month for six months.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🌱 Are you a self-employed gardener with experience in community food projects?
Arun and Chichester Food Partnership need a community gardener to help promote growing in #Arun and #Chichester.
It's paid work - six hours per month for six months.
Arun and Chichester Food Partnership need a community gardener to help promote growing in #Arun and #Chichester.
It's paid work - six hours per month for six months.
By signing up to SSEN’s free Priority Services Register you can access extra support during a power cut. The dedicated Priority Services line is available 24 hours a day.
🔹If you live in England click here: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 If you live in Scotland click here: www.psrscotland.com
🔹If you live in England click here: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 If you live in Scotland click here: www.psrscotland.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
By signing up to SSEN’s free Priority Services Register you can access extra support during a power cut. The dedicated Priority Services line is available 24 hours a day.
🔹If you live in England click here: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 If you live in Scotland click here: www.psrscotland.com
🔹If you live in England click here: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 If you live in Scotland click here: www.psrscotland.com
Our #Midhurst outreach is open as usual this Thursday!
No appointment needed. Just pop in!
📍 The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst
🕤 Every Thursday morning between 9:30am - 12.30pm
You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, energy, employment & more!
No appointment needed. Just pop in!
📍 The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst
🕤 Every Thursday morning between 9:30am - 12.30pm
You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, energy, employment & more!
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our #Midhurst outreach is open as usual this Thursday!
No appointment needed. Just pop in!
📍 The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst
🕤 Every Thursday morning between 9:30am - 12.30pm
You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, energy, employment & more!
No appointment needed. Just pop in!
📍 The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst
🕤 Every Thursday morning between 9:30am - 12.30pm
You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, energy, employment & more!
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
Arun District Council has issued warnings about fake text messages asking for payment for council tax or saying you're owed a refund.
NEVER click on links in these messages and delete them immediately.
The council will never ask for payments or sensitive information via text.
Arun District Council has issued warnings about fake text messages asking for payment for council tax or saying you're owed a refund.
NEVER click on links in these messages and delete them immediately.
The council will never ask for payments or sensitive information via text.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
Arun District Council has issued warnings about fake text messages asking for payment for council tax or saying you're owed a refund.
NEVER click on links in these messages and delete them immediately.
The council will never ask for payments or sensitive information via text.
Arun District Council has issued warnings about fake text messages asking for payment for council tax or saying you're owed a refund.
NEVER click on links in these messages and delete them immediately.
The council will never ask for payments or sensitive information via text.
🚗 If your car needs repairs or an MOT, take it to an 'approved' garage.
These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧
These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🚗 If your car needs repairs or an MOT, take it to an 'approved' garage.
These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧
These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧
It's #AntiBullyingWeek 🤗
If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you.
💚 Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7)
💙 Childline - 0800 1111(24/7)
💜 Shout - Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
#TatoesofLove 📷 credit @safetalkspace
If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you.
💚 Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7)
💙 Childline - 0800 1111(24/7)
💜 Shout - Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
#TatoesofLove 📷 credit @safetalkspace
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
It's #AntiBullyingWeek 🤗
If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you.
💚 Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7)
💙 Childline - 0800 1111(24/7)
💜 Shout - Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
#TatoesofLove 📷 credit @safetalkspace
If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you.
💚 Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7)
💙 Childline - 0800 1111(24/7)
💜 Shout - Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
#TatoesofLove 📷 credit @safetalkspace
Our Receptionists are the public face of every local Citizens Advice, managing front-of-house.
This role will suit those who prefer working in an office, collaborating with other volunteers, and engaging with clients early in the advice process.
Full training is provided ⤵️
This role will suit those who prefer working in an office, collaborating with other volunteers, and engaging with clients early in the advice process.
Full training is provided ⤵️
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our Receptionists are the public face of every local Citizens Advice, managing front-of-house.
This role will suit those who prefer working in an office, collaborating with other volunteers, and engaging with clients early in the advice process.
Full training is provided ⤵️
This role will suit those who prefer working in an office, collaborating with other volunteers, and engaging with clients early in the advice process.
Full training is provided ⤵️
A #HateCrime is committed when a person is targeted due to their disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Hate crime will never be tolerated.
You can report:
Online: orlo.uk/b8J6n or
Via the 101 non-emergency number or 999 in an emergency.
#ReportHate #NoPlaceForHate
Hate crime will never be tolerated.
You can report:
Online: orlo.uk/b8J6n or
Via the 101 non-emergency number or 999 in an emergency.
#ReportHate #NoPlaceForHate
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A #HateCrime is committed when a person is targeted due to their disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Hate crime will never be tolerated.
You can report:
Online: orlo.uk/b8J6n or
Via the 101 non-emergency number or 999 in an emergency.
#ReportHate #NoPlaceForHate
Hate crime will never be tolerated.
You can report:
Online: orlo.uk/b8J6n or
Via the 101 non-emergency number or 999 in an emergency.
#ReportHate #NoPlaceForHate
💡 Are you a #student looking to get some practical experience?
Join us as a volunteer to enhance vital skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while giving back to your community!
We have in-person and remote roles available, so volunteering can fit around your studies ⤵️
Join us as a volunteer to enhance vital skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while giving back to your community!
We have in-person and remote roles available, so volunteering can fit around your studies ⤵️
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
💡 Are you a #student looking to get some practical experience?
Join us as a volunteer to enhance vital skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while giving back to your community!
We have in-person and remote roles available, so volunteering can fit around your studies ⤵️
Join us as a volunteer to enhance vital skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while giving back to your community!
We have in-person and remote roles available, so volunteering can fit around your studies ⤵️