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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 12h

If your job involves interacting with people in cold homes, consider our FREE training to identify the signs and effects of cold environments and learn how to respond.

Book a 1-hour online session or an in-person session by emailing Danielle at [email protected]

#Training #Sussex

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 17h

⚠️ Check costume labels for a UKCA or CE mark These mean a costume has been tested for fire safety so it should burn more slowly.

👕 Encourage children to wear a layer of protection between the costume and their skin.

❗Teach children to Stop, Drop, and Roll if clothes catch fire.

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 17h

🎃 Stay safe this Halloween with these tips from the Child Accident Protection Trust.

🔥Keep children well away from naked flames and other heat sources at all times.

✅Try to buy costumes from a reputable store or website. Cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards.

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 19h

📞 Call 01903 251982 or 📧 email [email protected] to start taking control of your finances today!

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 19h

😓 Feeling Overwhelmed by Debt? We're Here to Help! 😓

Debt can feel like a heavy burden, but our expert coaches are here to provide 1-to-1 tailored support to lighten the load. 💪💰

We can assist with:
• Creating a budget plan 📊
• Accessing grants 💸
• Debt advice 📝
• Managing bills 📃

and much more!

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 21h

Do you know someone who would struggle during a power outage?

Register for @ssencommunity.bsky.social's free #PriorityServicesRegister to receive a dedicated contact when essential maintenance requires power to be switched off.

🔹 For England: www.thepsr.co.uk
🔹 For Scotland: www.psrscotland.com

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

If you can't get to us, or aren't available to make a call during our office hours, drop us a message ⤵️
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

Email Advice : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice

Please note that this is to receive advice via email. If you require a telephone or face-to-face service, you should use one of those channels to gain advice instead.

www.arunchichestercab.org.uk

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions.

You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester, #Littlehampton and #Midhurst this week.

🚨 Our Wick Surgery drop-in times have changed. You can now pop in from 1pm - 4.30pm on Fridays 🚨

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help.

Once you have been issued your voucher, you can exchange this for three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.

Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

Join our team! www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/volunteering

Volunteering : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice

Volunteering and Roles at Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester.

www.arunchichestercab.org.uk

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

Want to make a real difference in your community?

🌟 Learn new skills, meet great people and make a positive change 🌟

Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our volunteers, so many more people in our local communities are getting the support they need.

#Volunteer #CommunityImpact

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

You can get help whether or not you decide to report the hate crime or hate incident. See @nationalhcaw.bsky.social for more information ⤵️
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#NationalHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #HateCrime #HateIncident #Crime #Gender #GenderIdentity #Disability #Race #Ethnicity #Religion #Support

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

🔹The penalty for a crime is more serious if it’s a hate crime. So it's important to know the difference.

🔹If someone's hostility towards you is based on a mistake about identity, it's still a hate crime.

#NationalHCAW #HateCrime

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 1d

It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week. In solidarity, we're sharing some important things you need to know about hate crimes 👇

🔹 Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s ethnicity, religion, disability, sexuality or gender..

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 4d

Whatever's causing you stress, talking to someone can help.

@mindcharity has got 4 helplines which meet different mental health or wellbeing needs – from legal advice to emotional support.

Reach out this #WorldMentalHealthDay 🤗
www.mind.org.uk/information-...

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 4d

Mental health doesn't take a day off!

Fight for mental health today, and every day 💙

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 4d

A problem shared, is a problem halved!

If you are feeling worried, low or overwhelmed - reach out.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Support

Artwork by Maxene Brown Illustration 🌻

Text reads "Finally telling someone about how I feel made me feel a lot more safe. It made me think about other things I can do to get my mind off my anxieties and felt like I had filled a hole inside myself."

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 4d

We're always here to offer practical advice and support - whatever your problem.

You can also call:

💚 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
💙 Mind – 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
💛 Campaign Against Living Miserably – 0800 585858 (5pm-12am)
❤️ The Mix - Text: THEMIX to 85258 (24/7)

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 4d

800,000 households on #UniversalCredit are having money deducted from their monthly payments to repay loans that helped them survive the five-week wait until their first benefits came in ⤵️

Citizens Advice @citizensadvice.bsky.social · 5d

“No family should have to borrow money just to eat while waiting for support they’re entitled to.”

We're calling on the government to take action on one of Universal Credit's longest-standing problems: the 5 week wait.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4odsGnL

UK poverty crisis as 500,000 children in homes trapped in benefit debt cycle

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first universal credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

www.independent.co.uk

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

Whether you’d like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, or check-in with someone you care about.

Mental Health Foundation has got some great tips that can help ⤵️
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

World Mental Health Day is a great opportunity for us to come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that is matter.

Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important. But starting a conversation isn’t always easy.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

We have a wide range of roles available, including giving advice, customer service and 'research and campaigns'.

No matter your skills or experience, there's a place for you here! www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/volunteering

Volunteering : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice

Volunteering and Roles at Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester.

www.arunchichestercab.org.uk

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

After leaving school, you have several options including further education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.

You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering.

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

Talk to our Energy Team to see what other measures you can put in place to save money on your bills this winter and beyond www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

Email Advice : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice

View our Privacy Policy: https://www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/privacy-policy

www.arunchichestercab.org.uk

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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester @arunchica.bsky.social · 5d

💡 Switching to LED bulbs saves money because they are far more energy-efficient, using up to 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs. They also have a significantly longer lifespan, meaning fewer replacements are needed.

This means lower electricity bills & reduced maintenance costs for you!

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