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Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset
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Supporting our community with free, impartial and confidential advice as an independent charity.
https://www.citizensadvicebanes.org.uk/
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Navigating your #life at #university can be challenging, especially if you have an existing #mentalhealth difficulty.
Our friends at @studentmindsorg.bsky.social share helpful tips ⤵️
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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More and more people are coming to us for help with #debt.
Whether it’s #credit cards, #loans, or everyday #bills piling up, financial #stress can feel impossible to escape. But #help is available.
We can help ⤵️
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October 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🎫 If you’re buying event #tickets online, it’s important you find out who the official ticket sellers are.
This makes sure the ticket you’re buying is genuine and at the original price.
Here’s what else you should know ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/eve...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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⚠️ Client needs are becoming more complex.
But how can we get help to the people who need it more quickly?
Join the Citizens Advice online event on 25 September, 2-3pm to hear more ⤵️
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#CADataInsights
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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❗ The UK #government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an #alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

Find out more ⤵️
www.gov.uk/alerts
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Finishing #university this #summer?
🤔 Whether you’re heading #home, staying in your #student town or figuring out what’s next, there’s a lot to think about.
Here’s a quick guide to #help you feel more in control ⤵️
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July 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#Pride is a celebration and a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe and supported 🏳️‍🌈
We’re here to help you through life’s challenges no matter who you are - from debt and benefits to housing and hate crimes ⤵️
#Pride2025 #Pridemonth #LGBTQIA+ #LGBT #transrightsarehumanrights
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June 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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We're looking for a new Service Manager to run our generalist advice service. If you have the ability to lead, manage and motivate a team, check out the link below for more information! ⤵️
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Applications close at 10am on Monday 7th July 2025.
#Citizensadvice #Advice #Application
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June 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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There are ways you can manage #debt. Start by making a list of your debts and all the #information you have like:
🏠 Rent arrears
💳 Credit card debts
⚡ #Energy or water #bills
Check our online #advice ⤵️
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May 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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You may be able to claim #benefits if you:
➡️ have #difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ can’t work because you’re sick or #disabled
➡️ are on a low #income or you have no income
Read more on our #website ⤵️
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May 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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👋 Moving #home?
Make sure to tell your #energy supplier so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
We can #help you understand what steps you should take. ⤵️
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#citizensadvice
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February 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The amount of people coming to us for #help with #debt is increasing.
Join @citizensadvice.bsky.social on 25 February, 2-3pm to hear more about the driving forces behind this increase ⤵️
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February 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM