Pension Credit is a valuable benefit, providing an average of £2,677 a year to those who qualify. This is paid separately from your State Pension. Claiming Pension Credit gives you access to other support, such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, social tariffs, the Warm Home Discount, reduced broadband rates, free TV licenses, lower water […]
Citizens Advice York is working with GamCare – the specialist local service supporting those who have been affected by their own gambling or the gambling of someone they know (a loved one for example) – to offer a new drop-in service with a GamCare advisor, providing free, confidential support and advice for everyone. The drop-in […]
Citizens Advice York is working with IDAS – the specialist local service supporting those experiencing domestic abuse (abuse from a family member or current / former partner) – to offer a monthly drop-in for anyone that might benefit from IDAS’s service. The drop-in operates on the first Wednesday of every month, 9:30am-12:30pm, at West Offices […]
Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to be in control of our finances. With the cost of living increasing, more and more people may find themselves in situations where theway they usually manage their money needs to change and adapt to their circumstances. What can I do? There are lots of ways we can look […]
With the cost of living rising, it’s as important as ever to save money where we can. Did you know there are a few simple ways that lots of people can reduce their water bill? Are you in one of these groups, and paying more than £421 per year for water? Low income In receipt […]
Updated 23rd May 2022 If you live in – and pay Council Tax & energy bills for – a Council Tax band A-D property, you will be due a £150 rebate (payment) this year. If you pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit The £150 should have been automatically credited to the bank account from […]
The energy price cap will increase on 1st April 2022. A few tips: If you’re on a non-smart prepayment meter, most suppliers have indicated (to be confirmed – see link below) that their customers won’t move on to the new (higher) rate for electricity until the first time they top up after the end of […]
If you are on a low income / in receipt of means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021-2022 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is paid in the form of a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October and […]
