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/
At our AGM we were looking back at the impact Citizens Advice Westminster has delivered to residents in the last year. We are proud of these achievements and look to next year to offer more! #weareCitizensAdvice
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
At our AGM we were looking back at the impact Citizens Advice Westminster has delivered to residents in the last year. We are proud of these achievements and look to next year to offer more! #weareCitizensAdvice
Did you know we have new venues where you can see one of our assessors? Here's a list of them and the dates you can find us: buff.ly/n9NYmVR #weareCitizensAdvice
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you know we have new venues where you can see one of our assessors? Here's a list of them and the dates you can find us: buff.ly/n9NYmVR #weareCitizensAdvice
Ofgem estimates £240 million is sitting in closed energy accounts.
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
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Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ofgem estimates £240 million is sitting in closed energy accounts.
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
From @carers-uk.bsky.social
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
From @carers-uk.bsky.social
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
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
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.
buff.ly/UxJgZMZ
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.
buff.ly/UxJgZMZ
Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.
buff.ly/UxJgZMZ
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
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
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
RT @WCCLibraries: Coding Club.
Learn how to code in a fun and creative way.
Every Thursday (term-time only)
Queen's Park Library 4 -5pm #coding
Learn how to code in a fun and creative way.
Every Thursday (term-time only)
Queen's Park Library 4 -5pm #coding
September 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
RT @WCCLibraries: Coding Club.
Learn how to code in a fun and creative way.
Every Thursday (term-time only)
Queen's Park Library 4 -5pm #coding
Learn how to code in a fun and creative way.
Every Thursday (term-time only)
Queen's Park Library 4 -5pm #coding
From: Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…
Find out what else you can recycle at buff.ly/Nm5dyCn
#RescueMeRecycle
I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…
Find out what else you can recycle at buff.ly/Nm5dyCn
#RescueMeRecycle
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
From: Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…
Find out what else you can recycle at buff.ly/Nm5dyCn
#RescueMeRecycle
I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…
Find out what else you can recycle at buff.ly/Nm5dyCn
#RescueMeRecycle
Our next Data Insights online is coming up soon. Join us on 25th September as we explore the realities of people’s problems and the barriers to accessing support and how unravelling this complexity could help raise living standards #wearecitizensadvice
September 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our next Data Insights online is coming up soon. Join us on 25th September as we explore the realities of people’s problems and the barriers to accessing support and how unravelling this complexity could help raise living standards #wearecitizensadvice
Did you know that over 60s can get #free #swimming? To enjoy this offer, residents simply need to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Card.
Visit your local leisure centre with proof of address and any other necessary documentation: buff.ly/sgAXl66 @ageukwest
Visit your local leisure centre with proof of address and any other necessary documentation: buff.ly/sgAXl66 @ageukwest
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Did you know that over 60s can get #free #swimming? To enjoy this offer, residents simply need to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Card.
Visit your local leisure centre with proof of address and any other necessary documentation: buff.ly/sgAXl66 @ageukwest
Visit your local leisure centre with proof of address and any other necessary documentation: buff.ly/sgAXl66 @ageukwest
From Action Fraud: £3.5M reported lost to QR code scams in one year.
QR codes in pubs or restaurants are usually safe to scan.
Scanning QR codes in open spaces like stations and car parks needs care Check for signs of tampering eg a sticker placed over the legitimate QR code
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QR codes in pubs or restaurants are usually safe to scan.
Scanning QR codes in open spaces like stations and car parks needs care Check for signs of tampering eg a sticker placed over the legitimate QR code
buff.ly/LdAxVG8
September 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From Action Fraud: £3.5M reported lost to QR code scams in one year.
QR codes in pubs or restaurants are usually safe to scan.
Scanning QR codes in open spaces like stations and car parks needs care Check for signs of tampering eg a sticker placed over the legitimate QR code
buff.ly/LdAxVG8
QR codes in pubs or restaurants are usually safe to scan.
Scanning QR codes in open spaces like stations and car parks needs care Check for signs of tampering eg a sticker placed over the legitimate QR code
buff.ly/LdAxVG8
👋 Starting university soon?
There’s a lot to navigate if you’re moving into student accommodation. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
Check our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/47ptgtq #students
There’s a lot to navigate if you’re moving into student accommodation. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
Check our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/47ptgtq #students
September 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
👋 Starting university soon?
There’s a lot to navigate if you’re moving into student accommodation. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
Check our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/47ptgtq #students
There’s a lot to navigate if you’re moving into student accommodation. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
Check our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/47ptgtq #students
Think you haven't got time to back up your computer? You could lose valuable and precious documents and memories.
Making backups of your most important data doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically.
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Making backups of your most important data doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Think you haven't got time to back up your computer? You could lose valuable and precious documents and memories.
Making backups of your most important data doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically.
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Making backups of your most important data doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically.
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Join us in standing with @Samaritans this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💚
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.
Find out how you can help 👉 www.samaritans.org/support-us/c...
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.
Find out how you can help 👉 www.samaritans.org/support-us/c...
September 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Join us in standing with @Samaritans this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💚
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.
Find out how you can help 👉 www.samaritans.org/support-us/c...
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.
Find out how you can help 👉 www.samaritans.org/support-us/c...
⚠️ Reminder: The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
Mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate, but you won't need to do anything.
Find out more at gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate, but you won't need to do anything.
Find out more at gov.uk/alerts
September 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
⚠️ Reminder: The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
Mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate, but you won't need to do anything.
Find out more at gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate, but you won't need to do anything.
Find out more at gov.uk/alerts
Our volunteers make us the #ThePeoplesChampion.
They dedicate their time and skills to help local communities through life's challenges 💙
Thank you to every single one of them for being the heart of our service! #WeAreCitizensAdvice www.westminstercab.org.uk/volunteering/
They dedicate their time and skills to help local communities through life's challenges 💙
Thank you to every single one of them for being the heart of our service! #WeAreCitizensAdvice www.westminstercab.org.uk/volunteering/
September 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our volunteers make us the #ThePeoplesChampion.
They dedicate their time and skills to help local communities through life's challenges 💙
Thank you to every single one of them for being the heart of our service! #WeAreCitizensAdvice www.westminstercab.org.uk/volunteering/
They dedicate their time and skills to help local communities through life's challenges 💙
Thank you to every single one of them for being the heart of our service! #WeAreCitizensAdvice www.westminstercab.org.uk/volunteering/
From @AgainstScams: ‘Vishing’ is when criminals try to obtain your personal or financial information by calling you out of the blue.
Don’t give out any personal or financial info
Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
Remember, you can say no and hang up!
#ScamAware
Don’t give out any personal or financial info
Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
Remember, you can say no and hang up!
#ScamAware
September 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
From @AgainstScams: ‘Vishing’ is when criminals try to obtain your personal or financial information by calling you out of the blue.
Don’t give out any personal or financial info
Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
Remember, you can say no and hang up!
#ScamAware
Don’t give out any personal or financial info
Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
Remember, you can say no and hang up!
#ScamAware
Our services are closed today for the Bank Holiday. If you are looking for advice and info online? Have you tried our enormous and comprehensive website? buff.ly/veo54LS #wearecitizensadvice
August 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our services are closed today for the Bank Holiday. If you are looking for advice and info online? Have you tried our enormous and comprehensive website? buff.ly/veo54LS #wearecitizensadvice
It's #NottingHillCarnival weekend! Everything you need to know here: buff.ly/oGlgyxW
August 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It's #NottingHillCarnival weekend! Everything you need to know here: buff.ly/oGlgyxW
Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
Notting Hill Carnival is back over the Bank Holiday Weekend (25 & 26 August)
Make sure you stay up to date with road closures and service changes in your area during the weekend.
If you live nearby, find out more:
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Notting Hill Carnival is back over the Bank Holiday Weekend (25 & 26 August)
Make sure you stay up to date with road closures and service changes in your area during the weekend.
If you live nearby, find out more:
buff.ly/yByhjMV
August 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
Notting Hill Carnival is back over the Bank Holiday Weekend (25 & 26 August)
Make sure you stay up to date with road closures and service changes in your area during the weekend.
If you live nearby, find out more:
buff.ly/yByhjMV
Notting Hill Carnival is back over the Bank Holiday Weekend (25 & 26 August)
Make sure you stay up to date with road closures and service changes in your area during the weekend.
If you live nearby, find out more:
buff.ly/yByhjMV
Watch out for #scam texts about #winterfuelallowance. This is a scam example - never click on the links as they will take you down a dangerous path...
August 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Watch out for #scam texts about #winterfuelallowance. This is a scam example - never click on the links as they will take you down a dangerous path...
Hoping for the best but also being prepared is the smart move #alevels Ucas are there for you www.ucas.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Hoping for the best but also being prepared is the smart move #alevels Ucas are there for you www.ucas.com
🧳 You have the legal right to claim compensation from the airline if your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost or damaged.
Our advice can help ⤵️
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Our advice can help ⤵️
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August 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🧳 You have the legal right to claim compensation from the airline if your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost or damaged.
Our advice can help ⤵️
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Our advice can help ⤵️
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