Citizens Advice Westminster
@cawestminster.bsky.social
We are an independent charity providing free, confidential advice and information you can trust—when you really need it. We campaign on the issues that affect us all and work to build a fairer society for everyone.
https://www.westminstercab.org.uk/
https://www.westminstercab.org.uk/
This is on from 10am tomorrow and it's online too. Find out more about London's Assembly and the Mayor's record and plans #london
Mayor’s Question Time - #MQT – is back tomorrow from 10am at City Hall. After questioning the Mayor of London and holding him to account, the London Assembly will debate a series of motions around making London the best city it can be for Londoners. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is on from 10am tomorrow and it's online too. Find out more about London's Assembly and the Mayor's record and plans #london
As the cold weather hits us, here's how to help anyone you see on the streets #roughsleepers
A cold spell is coming, with freezing temperatures forecast across areas of the country tomorrow. Many of you will be concerned about those in your community who are sleeping rough, here are some ways you can help.
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
As the cold weather hits us, here's how to help anyone you see on the streets #roughsleepers
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November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
RT @AdviceSWorcs: Are you under 18 and thinking about employment?
Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
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Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
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Check your rights at work if you're under 18
Young people’s rights to working hours, rest breaks, pay, and holiday. Find out what types of work 16 and 17 year olds can do.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
RT @AdviceSWorcs: Are you under 18 and thinking about employment?
Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
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Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
buff.ly/2RRzWs5
Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams!
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a #scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a #scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams!
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a #scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a #scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free
Be #scamaware and double check Winter Fuel Allowance texts because they are not real!
⚠️ Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams!
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free 🤳
If you receive texts about Winter Fuel Payments, or ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ - it’s a scam.
Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free 🤳
November 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Be #scamaware and double check Winter Fuel Allowance texts because they are not real!
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The government have announced changes to Universal Credit that will affect everyone from April 2026.
The amount of Universal Credit you get will change. Read more on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4ou7VVh
The amount of Universal Credit you get will change. Read more on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4ou7VVh
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The government have announced changes to Universal Credit that will affect everyone from April 2026.
The amount of Universal Credit you get will change. Read more on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4ou7VVh
The amount of Universal Credit you get will change. Read more on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4ou7VVh
At Citizens Advice we are busy campaigning to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance in the Budget to help people struggling with their #rent
As the #AutumnBudget approaches, we're calling on the Chancellor to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to support people on low incomes as private rents continue to soar.
Read more in our blog ⤵️
https://t.co/xTGMQRoFsk https://t.co/ijj5LHQyVC
Read more in our blog ⤵️
https://t.co/xTGMQRoFsk https://t.co/ijj5LHQyVC
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At Citizens Advice we are busy campaigning to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance in the Budget to help people struggling with their #rent
Have you seen our Information Hubs around Westminster? Check out this link to see where your nearest one is: www.westminstercab.org.uk/events/
Events from September 11 – October 7 – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service
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November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Have you seen our Information Hubs around Westminster? Check out this link to see where your nearest one is: www.westminstercab.org.uk/events/
Lots of info on this # for #AntiBullyingWeek
Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: #PowerForGood!🌟
We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
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We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
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November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Lots of info on this # for #AntiBullyingWeek
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NPFB & The Exchange are delighted to launch our partnership with @cawestminster.bsky.social💙
Join our free Drop-In Advice Shop today and every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3–5:30pm, for confidential guidance on benefits, housing, debt & more. 🏠💬
Join our free Drop-In Advice Shop today and every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3–5:30pm, for confidential guidance on benefits, housing, debt & more. 🏠💬
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
NPFB & The Exchange are delighted to launch our partnership with @cawestminster.bsky.social💙
Join our free Drop-In Advice Shop today and every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3–5:30pm, for confidential guidance on benefits, housing, debt & more. 🏠💬
Join our free Drop-In Advice Shop today and every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3–5:30pm, for confidential guidance on benefits, housing, debt & more. 🏠💬
Hurry! You have one day left to apply to our #vacancy to be an Advice Manager - Debt: www.westminstercab.org.uk/job/advice-m...
Advice Manager-Debt – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Hurry! You have one day left to apply to our #vacancy to be an Advice Manager - Debt: www.westminstercab.org.uk/job/advice-m...
From actionfrauduk: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
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#RomanceFraud
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
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October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
From actionfrauduk: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
From Active Westminster: Half-term is nearly here!
With @YoungWestminstr we’re supporting free & low-cost activities for ages 4–16: sports, arts, skills, youth clubs + a healthy meal
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@CityWestminster
With @YoungWestminstr we’re supporting free & low-cost activities for ages 4–16: sports, arts, skills, youth clubs + a healthy meal
Find all activities buff.ly/sOrGdHo
@CityWestminster
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October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
From Active Westminster: Half-term is nearly here!
With @YoungWestminstr we’re supporting free & low-cost activities for ages 4–16: sports, arts, skills, youth clubs + a healthy meal
Find all activities buff.ly/sOrGdHo
@CityWestminster
With @YoungWestminstr we’re supporting free & low-cost activities for ages 4–16: sports, arts, skills, youth clubs + a healthy meal
Find all activities buff.ly/sOrGdHo
@CityWestminster
From WhichUK: If your computer is acting strange, don't ignore it.
Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.
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Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
From WhichUK: If your computer is acting strange, don't ignore it.
Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.
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Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.
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From MoneyHelperUK: Getting rid of unused subscriptions is an effective way to save money. Check out our blog on how to cancel unused subscriptions.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
From MoneyHelperUK: Getting rid of unused subscriptions is an effective way to save money. Check out our blog on how to cancel unused subscriptions.
Are you looking to #volunteer? We have 4 great roles looking for someone like you so check them out here and join our amazing team supporting the residents of Westminster. Research and Campaigns has its own poster! buff.ly/GC4npbL
October 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Are you looking to #volunteer? We have 4 great roles looking for someone like you so check them out here and join our amazing team supporting the residents of Westminster. Research and Campaigns has its own poster! buff.ly/GC4npbL
Whoever you are and whatever your problem, checking out the advice on our website is a great first step to finding a way forward #wearecitizensadvice
Citizens Advice
Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Whoever you are and whatever your problem, checking out the advice on our website is a great first step to finding a way forward #wearecitizensadvice
We have help, advice and information for anyone who's worried about energy.
Visit our website for tips you can really trust from our team of energy experts
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Visit our website for tips you can really trust from our team of energy experts
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Your energy supply
Get advice if you're having problems with your gas or electricity supply.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We have help, advice and information for anyone who's worried about energy.
Visit our website for tips you can really trust from our team of energy experts
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Visit our website for tips you can really trust from our team of energy experts
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Join us tomorrow from 10:00 - 12:00 for our drop-in information hub at the fantastic Victoria Library!
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October 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Join us tomorrow from 10:00 - 12:00 for our drop-in information hub at the fantastic Victoria Library!
For more information visit: buff.ly/dZLv7NZ
For more information visit: buff.ly/dZLv7NZ
From MoneyHelperUK: Get the inside scoop on managing your money as a student! Download MoneyHelper's free PDF guide for tips and tools on budgeting, saving, and financial planning. buff.ly/3nPPrRr
Plus, explore our pages on student and graduate money. buff.ly/MfayzIv
Plus, explore our pages on student and graduate money. buff.ly/MfayzIv
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October 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
From MoneyHelperUK: Get the inside scoop on managing your money as a student! Download MoneyHelper's free PDF guide for tips and tools on budgeting, saving, and financial planning. buff.ly/3nPPrRr
Plus, explore our pages on student and graduate money. buff.ly/MfayzIv
Plus, explore our pages on student and graduate money. buff.ly/MfayzIv
Millions of loyal mobile and broadband customers are being forced to jump through hoops to avoid being ripped off on their bills.
Instead of automatically offering existing customers their most competitive price, providers are penalising them.
We're calling for more transparency: buff.ly/fvOKOgy
Instead of automatically offering existing customers their most competitive price, providers are penalising them.
We're calling for more transparency: buff.ly/fvOKOgy
The real cost of hidden deals
Negotiating with telecoms providers at the end of a contract is a common practice, but the process is full of problems that make it harder for consumers to access good deals.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Millions of loyal mobile and broadband customers are being forced to jump through hoops to avoid being ripped off on their bills.
Instead of automatically offering existing customers their most competitive price, providers are penalising them.
We're calling for more transparency: buff.ly/fvOKOgy
Instead of automatically offering existing customers their most competitive price, providers are penalising them.
We're calling for more transparency: buff.ly/fvOKOgy
From CarersUK: Our 2025-26 ‘Looking after someone’ guide is available.
The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.
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The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.
Download here: buff.ly/Exmj8tB
Looking after someone guide | Carers UK
A guide with tips, advice and support for unpaid carers
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October 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
From CarersUK: Our 2025-26 ‘Looking after someone’ guide is available.
The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.
Download here: buff.ly/Exmj8tB
The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.
Download here: buff.ly/Exmj8tB
If you have some savings this can affect your benefits. Here's some info to help you navigate this from Money Helper buff.ly/z4q7nA4 ⬇️ #yourmoneymatters
How do savings and lump sum payouts affect benefits? | MoneyHelper
Means-tested benefits such Universal Credit are affected by your savings. Discover what counts as savings and which benefits are affected by them.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
If you have some savings this can affect your benefits. Here's some info to help you navigate this from Money Helper buff.ly/z4q7nA4 ⬇️ #yourmoneymatters
Looking for a face to face information session with Citizens Advice Westminster? Here's a link to all our outreach venues . We have a lot more since the beginning of September:
Events from September 11 – October 7 – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service
Drop-in assessment service operated on a first come, first served basis
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September 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Looking for a face to face information session with Citizens Advice Westminster? Here's a link to all our outreach venues . We have a lot more since the beginning of September: