Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford
@citizensadvicesort.bsky.social
We are here for you with advice you can trust, when you really need it. We are campaigning on the issues that affect every single one of us.
We are helping to build a fairer society.
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We are helping to build a fairer society.
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🎅We had a great time at the Age UK Oldham Christmas Fair on Saturday!
We loved chatting to visitors about the vital support we offer, including our Cancer Support and Dementia Support services.
Huge thanks to all the talented stallholders and everyone who stopped by!
We loved chatting to visitors about the vital support we offer, including our Cancer Support and Dementia Support services.
Huge thanks to all the talented stallholders and everyone who stopped by!
December 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🎅We had a great time at the Age UK Oldham Christmas Fair on Saturday!
We loved chatting to visitors about the vital support we offer, including our Cancer Support and Dementia Support services.
Huge thanks to all the talented stallholders and everyone who stopped by!
We loved chatting to visitors about the vital support we offer, including our Cancer Support and Dementia Support services.
Huge thanks to all the talented stallholders and everyone who stopped by!
🔊Autumn Budget Statement
We welcome steps to scrap the two-child limit & address energy bills, but there is still more to do to ensure every household can live a life free from poverty.
Full statement from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition⤵️
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#AutumnBudget
We welcome steps to scrap the two-child limit & address energy bills, but there is still more to do to ensure every household can live a life free from poverty.
Full statement from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition⤵️
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#AutumnBudget
Citizens Advice Greater Manchester responds to the Autumn Budget — Citizens Advice Greater Manchester
“We are confident that Wednesday’s budget will make a big difference to the lives of Greater Manchester residents. Scrapping the two-child limit and addressing high energy bills are crucial ste...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🔊Autumn Budget Statement
We welcome steps to scrap the two-child limit & address energy bills, but there is still more to do to ensure every household can live a life free from poverty.
Full statement from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition⤵️
shorturl.at/OTHfM
#AutumnBudget
We welcome steps to scrap the two-child limit & address energy bills, but there is still more to do to ensure every household can live a life free from poverty.
Full statement from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition⤵️
shorturl.at/OTHfM
#AutumnBudget
🎙️ Paul (Health & Welfare Manager) & Sarah (Caseworker) joined Geoff on @rochvalleyradio.com yesterday morning, to discuss our new dementia support project and the Autumn Budget's impact on people in #GreaterManchester.
📻 Listen back at: player.autopod.xyz/1103053
📻 Listen back at: player.autopod.xyz/1103053
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎙️ Paul (Health & Welfare Manager) & Sarah (Caseworker) joined Geoff on @rochvalleyradio.com yesterday morning, to discuss our new dementia support project and the Autumn Budget's impact on people in #GreaterManchester.
📻 Listen back at: player.autopod.xyz/1103053
📻 Listen back at: player.autopod.xyz/1103053
🔊 Great to see that the two child limit will be scrapped from April 2026!
We, and many, many other organisations and individuals, have been tirelessly campaigning on this issue: meeting with MPs, Mayors, and sharing insight on how the families we support are impacted.
Our voices have been heard!
We, and many, many other organisations and individuals, have been tirelessly campaigning on this issue: meeting with MPs, Mayors, and sharing insight on how the families we support are impacted.
Our voices have been heard!
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🔊 Great to see that the two child limit will be scrapped from April 2026!
We, and many, many other organisations and individuals, have been tirelessly campaigning on this issue: meeting with MPs, Mayors, and sharing insight on how the families we support are impacted.
Our voices have been heard!
We, and many, many other organisations and individuals, have been tirelessly campaigning on this issue: meeting with MPs, Mayors, and sharing insight on how the families we support are impacted.
Our voices have been heard!
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Scrapping the 2-child limit will be a huge help for hundreds or thousands of families. Really pleased that the Chancellor has listened to the many voices - including @citizensadvice.bsky.social - calling for action here. There’s always more to do, but the #AutumnBudget is an important step forward
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Scrapping the 2-child limit will be a huge help for hundreds or thousands of families. Really pleased that the Chancellor has listened to the many voices - including @citizensadvice.bsky.social - calling for action here. There’s always more to do, but the #AutumnBudget is an important step forward
Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, focused on children living in fuel poverty.
Throughout the year we've called for urgent action on child poverty.
Poorly insulated, damp, and energy inefficient homes limit the life chances of millions of children and jeopardise their health ⤵️
bit.ly/4p2qYpw
Throughout the year we've called for urgent action on child poverty.
Poorly insulated, damp, and energy inefficient homes limit the life chances of millions of children and jeopardise their health ⤵️
bit.ly/4p2qYpw
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, focused on children living in fuel poverty.
Throughout the year we've called for urgent action on child poverty.
Poorly insulated, damp, and energy inefficient homes limit the life chances of millions of children and jeopardise their health ⤵️
bit.ly/4p2qYpw
Throughout the year we've called for urgent action on child poverty.
Poorly insulated, damp, and energy inefficient homes limit the life chances of millions of children and jeopardise their health ⤵️
bit.ly/4p2qYpw
🗣️ Great to meet with Trafford MP Connor Rand & foodbank colleagues today. We discussed the impact of poverty on children in his constituency, and discussed need for Govt to tackle root causes of negative budgets & build financial resilience, starting with scrapping the two-child limit next week 🤞
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🗣️ Great to meet with Trafford MP Connor Rand & foodbank colleagues today. We discussed the impact of poverty on children in his constituency, and discussed need for Govt to tackle root causes of negative budgets & build financial resilience, starting with scrapping the two-child limit next week 🤞
This #COAwarenessWeek2025 we invite you to take a look at the 'Think CO' website. We have partnered with Gas Safe Charity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. You can find informative resources at - bit.ly/ThinkCO
Think CO | Gas Safety Charity
Think CO aims to save lives by making people more aware of the signs & symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning with people who work in the homes of vulnerable people.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This #COAwarenessWeek2025 we invite you to take a look at the 'Think CO' website. We have partnered with Gas Safe Charity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. You can find informative resources at - bit.ly/ThinkCO
With the temperatures dropping and parts of the UK affected by snow this week, many people face stress and worry about affording their heating bills.
You can revisit our 'Speak Seek Save' campaign and take a look at our blog ➡️ bit.ly/3LT3o0a for tips and advice on saving money on energy bills 🌡️
You can revisit our 'Speak Seek Save' campaign and take a look at our blog ➡️ bit.ly/3LT3o0a for tips and advice on saving money on energy bills 🌡️
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
With the temperatures dropping and parts of the UK affected by snow this week, many people face stress and worry about affording their heating bills.
You can revisit our 'Speak Seek Save' campaign and take a look at our blog ➡️ bit.ly/3LT3o0a for tips and advice on saving money on energy bills 🌡️
You can revisit our 'Speak Seek Save' campaign and take a look at our blog ➡️ bit.ly/3LT3o0a for tips and advice on saving money on energy bills 🌡️
We had a great time at the National Citizens Advice Conference last week! 🤩
Proud to be nominated for Best Client Service Innovation.
Here's Wesley at our stall, ready to chat about our Innovation Hub!
Find out more: https://bit.ly/487xhRX
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
Proud to be nominated for Best Client Service Innovation.
Here's Wesley at our stall, ready to chat about our Innovation Hub!
Find out more: https://bit.ly/487xhRX
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We had a great time at the National Citizens Advice Conference last week! 🤩
Proud to be nominated for Best Client Service Innovation.
Here's Wesley at our stall, ready to chat about our Innovation Hub!
Find out more: https://bit.ly/487xhRX
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
Proud to be nominated for Best Client Service Innovation.
Here's Wesley at our stall, ready to chat about our Innovation Hub!
Find out more: https://bit.ly/487xhRX
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
📍 Great to be in Trafford on Friday, to meet with Stretford & Urmston MP,
@andrew-western.bsky.social & local @trusselluk.bsky.social colleagues.
We had positive discussions on the 2-child limit, UC wait times, & our collaboration with Trafford foodbanks, providing wraparound support to residents.
@andrew-western.bsky.social & local @trusselluk.bsky.social colleagues.
We had positive discussions on the 2-child limit, UC wait times, & our collaboration with Trafford foodbanks, providing wraparound support to residents.
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
📍 Great to be in Trafford on Friday, to meet with Stretford & Urmston MP,
@andrew-western.bsky.social & local @trusselluk.bsky.social colleagues.
We had positive discussions on the 2-child limit, UC wait times, & our collaboration with Trafford foodbanks, providing wraparound support to residents.
@andrew-western.bsky.social & local @trusselluk.bsky.social colleagues.
We had positive discussions on the 2-child limit, UC wait times, & our collaboration with Trafford foodbanks, providing wraparound support to residents.
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⚠️ 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 16, 2025 at 5:03 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 🤳
Big news! Our Head of Business Services, Julian, is being celebrated as a People's Champion by National Citizens Advice! 🏆
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
“It’s a role that keeps me on my toes and means no two days are ever the same”
Our service is full of amazing people who work to make sure as many people as possible can get advice.
People like Julian.
Julian is a people’s champion.
Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3LwhLrj
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
Our service is full of amazing people who work to make sure as many people as possible can get advice.
People like Julian.
Julian is a people’s champion.
Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3LwhLrj
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Big news! Our Head of Business Services, Julian, is being celebrated as a People's Champion by National Citizens Advice! 🏆
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
While he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at, this feature is a great testament to the skills and commitment he brings every day.
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
🏘️ As we approach the Autumn Budget, the Government needs to ensure that those on the lowest incomes, who cannot afford their rent, are not left behind.
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
Falling Behind: The government is failing private renters by freezing Local Housing Allowance
Briefing by Sarah Hadfield on why the government needs to uprate Local Housing Allowance in the Autumn Budget, 2025.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🏘️ As we approach the Autumn Budget, the Government needs to ensure that those on the lowest incomes, who cannot afford their rent, are not left behind.
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
The way to do this is by letting LHA work as it was designed to, and uprating it to the 30th percentile of local rents⤵️
https://bit.ly/3JKZUwb
Citizens Advice SORT Group goes global! 🌍
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Home - AI and Access to Justice Summit
We are delighted to announce that the second annual AI+A2J Summit will be held on November 20-21, 2025, at Stanford. This year, the AI and Access to Justice (AI+A2J) Summit will be invite-only. This a...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Citizens Advice SORT Group goes global! 🌍
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Our Innovation Team are giving a lightning talk on Caddy (our AI copilot for effective advice) and ethical AI at the AI & Access to Justice Summit @law.stanford.edu in California later this month!
https://stanford.io/4nGXnkC
@stoopearson.bsky.social
Megan, our Energy Team Leader, featured on the @rochvalleyradio.com 'Community Spotlight' segment yesterday to give advice on managing energy bills throughout the challenging winter months🌡️❄️
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Megan, our Energy Team Leader, featured on the @rochvalleyradio.com 'Community Spotlight' segment yesterday to give advice on managing energy bills throughout the challenging winter months🌡️❄️
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
You can listen back to Megan's session here: player.autopod.xyz/1078693
With 6.9% of people in England and Wales in a negative budget, politicians need to implement long term policy changes to improve millions of people’s lives.
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
With 6.9% of people in England and Wales in a negative budget, politicians need to implement long term policy changes to improve millions of people’s lives.
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
That’s why we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to prioritise providing support where it matters ⤵️
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Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.
Repost if you agree 💚
Repost if you agree 💚
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.
Repost if you agree 💚
Repost if you agree 💚
We stand in support of scrapping the two-child limit ➡️ bit.ly/47k0ZUI a united call from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition for urgent action on child poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full would be 'a fresh, cost-effective, and morally unambiguous start to making the days better and the future brighter for kids up and down the country.'
labourlist.org/2025/11/abol...
labourlist.org/2025/11/abol...
'Labour must abolish the two child limit in full and with pride' - LabourList
Labour should abolish the two child benefit cap and do so with pride write Alison Garnham of Child Poverty Action Group.
labourlist.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We stand in support of scrapping the two-child limit ➡️ bit.ly/47k0ZUI a united call from the Citizens Advice Greater Manchester coalition for urgent action on child poverty.
Celebrating our Trustees 💙
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Celebrating our Trustees 💙
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to give a huge thank you to our trustees for the time, commitment, and skills they bring to our charity.
Our trustees shape the work and direction of our service and make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.
We are Citizens Advice - the charity working for the whole of society.
Whoever you are, whatever your problem.
We are The People’s Champion
Whoever you are, whatever your problem.
We are The People’s Champion
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Post 1/2: A new @citizensadvice.bsky.social report shows the average debt for households in a negative budget has risen to almost £10,000 ⚠️
October 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Post 1/2: A new @citizensadvice.bsky.social report shows the average debt for households in a negative budget has risen to almost £10,000 ⚠️
✅ The Power of Expert Debt Advice
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
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Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
✅ The Power of Expert Debt Advice
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
1/3
Dionne's story shows that it's never too late (or too early!) to seek support, and how high-quality, free debt advice can help anyone regain control, no matter how complicated things feel.
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Spot on from Hannah Aldridge on Local Housing Allowance www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
The Resolution Foundation Housing Outlook Q4 2025 • Resolution Foundation
In 2012, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) levels were linked to the 30th percentile of local rents and automatically revised to reflect market changes. However, since the systematic link with market rent...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
October 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Spot on from Hannah Aldridge on Local Housing Allowance www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made
LHA *desperately* needs to be uprated this year. But we also need to change how this decision is made