by Jason Haslam | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorised
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
by Jason Haslam | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorised
With money a little tighter this winter, scammers are increasingly targeting people in the lead up to Christmas. It’s important to know how to recognise a scam and how to report anything you think is suspicious. You can use the Citizens Advice online scams helper tool...
by Jason Haslam | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
What is a loan shark? A loan shark is an unlicensed money lender who hasn’t been authorised by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). They often work from home, charge very high interest rates and are unlikely to provide you with any paperwork. Loan sharks often...
by Jason Haslam | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorised
For our latest ‘meet the team’, we caught up with our new Community Engagement Officer, Omer, to find out about his upcoming outreach and partnership work within the local community. Omer is available to attend pop-up events and outreaches in and around Bury to...
by Jason Haslam | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
by Jason Haslam | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorised
According to police data, an average of 120 hate crimes were reported across Bury and Bolton every month in 2021. At Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton we stand against hate crime in any form – we’re here for anyone who has been subjected to a hate crime or...
by Jason Haslam | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorised
Although uptake of the Healthy start scheme has once again increased across all Greater Manchester boroughs, with the average uptake across Greater Manchester being 73%, there are still around a quarter of eligible people still not receiving the help they are entitled...
by Jason Haslam | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when carbon fuels don’t burn completely. This gas is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’ because it is invisible, odourless, poisonous and can kill quickly. We’re raising awareness of the...
by Jason Haslam | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
by Jason Haslam | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
The cost of energy and food is so high now. With the kids home from school for thesummer, I’m having to pay more for lunches and snacks. I’m worried about how I’llput food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going tobe left without any...
