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Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester
@arunchica.bsky.social
We're a registered charity - offering free, confidential & impartial advice on a wide range of subjects. Centres in #BognorRegis, #Chichester & #Littlehampton, West Sussex, England.

🔗arunchichestercab.org.uk
📞0808 278 7969
We're here to support you and your loved ones in staying comfortable, warm and healthy this winter ❄️

Whether it's a snug blanket, warm slippers, or simple steps to ensure your home remains cosy as temperatures drop, we've got everything you need.

Reach out to our Energy Team on 0800 145 6879.
December 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
❄️ Don't wait until the colder weather sets in to get energy advice. Start getting your home winter ready now!

Our Energy Team can help you with all of your energy related queries, including

♨️Switching suppliers
♨️Signing up for grants
♨️Energy-efficiency
♨️Home Improvements

#TacklingFuelPoverty
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#MadFriday is the last working Friday before #Christmas and is one of the most popular nights for office Christmas parties 🥳

Here’s some advice from Arun District Council on how to stay safe if you are going out this festive season 👇

#StaySafe #WestSussex
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
As part of their ongoing Cost of Living response, West Sussex Libraries will again be providing 'Essential Toiletries Kits' and 'Essential Period Products Kits' free to residents.

They are available from all 36 libraries and will be on display for anyone to collect.
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Switch off your heating when you leave the house post:

It's more cost-effective to reheat your home rather than leaving the heating on while you're out (unless you have a heat pump).

For more top energy-saving tips or help with any energy-related queries, visit our website. 🌡️🏠💡
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Be wary of Warm Home Discount scams this winter!

🚫You DO NOT need to apply. You'll get it automatically.
⚠️You WILL NOT receive a text or email.
✅ You WILL get a letter by post confirming you're eligible. These will be sent by Warm Home Discount Scheme, PO Box 970, PRESTON, PR2 0FX. #ScamAware
December 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money.

Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80.

This covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months.
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
There are lots of ways to make your home more energy efficient.

🚿 Take shorter showers.
💨 Draught-proof doors and windows.
🧛 Switch "vampire devices" off at the plug.
🌡️ Run washing machines at 30°C.
🔅 Lower the flow temperature on your boiler.
♨️ Turn off radiators in empty rooms.
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you could use a food bank voucher, we can help.

Call us today on freephone 0808 278 7969 or pop into one of our advice centres (details on our website).
December 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A 'Social Prescription' offers the kind of help that doesn't come in a tube or bottle.

Many things affect your health & wellbeing. #SocialPrescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to resolve issues that contribute to poor health & quality of life ⤵️
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📩 Why not try our email advice?

💤 No need to wait in our centres
✍️ All information in one place
🗓️ Receive a response within 5 working days
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
💼 Stand out after graduation!

Volunteering while completing your degree is a great way to gain hands-on experience and enhance your career prospects. We’re looking for students to take on various roles with us.

Make a difference and build your future 👇
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/volunteering
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our #Midhurst outreach is open this Thursday!

No appointment needed. Just pop in!

📍 The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst
🕤 Every Thursday morning between 9:30am - 12.30pm

You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, energy, employment & more!
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
If you’re thinking of applying for Personal Independence Payment, you should do it now.

You’re more likely to get #PIP if you apply before the rules change.

We can help. Drop us a message ⤵️

#Benefits #Disability #Support #Advice
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌟 Help Us Enhance Our Services 🌟

We're dedicated to tailoring our support to meet the needs of our communities. To do this, we need as many responses as possible to our Cost-of-Living survey.

Your feedback is invaluable! 🙏

Take the survey here 👇
tinyurl.com/COLSurvey25-26
December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We offer assistance on grant eligibility, energy bill payments, and energy-saving advice like using efficient appliances, sealing drafts, and turning off lights.

Visit our website for more tips on saving money and energy! 🌱💡

#EnergySaving #MoneyTips #Sustainability
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Wishing you light, joy, and warmth this Hanukkah 🕎
December 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
⚡ Joining the #PriorityServicesRegister is FREE and gives additional support in the event of a power cut.

Sign up to UK Power Networks Priority Services Register here ⤵️
www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut/priority-services
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Pension Credit is a benefit designed to top up the income of those who have reached State Pension age and have a low income.

The average #PensionCredit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year!
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm.

📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB

Pop in if you need our help!

#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Whether you own your home or rent it, knowing where to start with energy improvements can be overwhelming.

That’s why we’re excited to share a brand new, free resource for #Chichester and #Horsham residents (#Crawley coming soon) - The 'Energy Saving Plan Builder' ⤵️
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
⚠️ Not all debt advice is trustworthy.

Some companies offering debt help online pretend to be us to make it seem like you can trust them!

Get debt advice you can trust from @citizensadvice.bsky.social @stepchange.bsky.social or @nationaldebtline.bsky.social

#CheckItTrustIt
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 Carbon Monoxide Alert! 🚨

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels (including gas, oil, wood, petrol and coal).

Because you can’t see it, taste it or smell it, it is highly dangerous ⤵️
December 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Friends Against Scams App Is Officially Live!

The app includes clear, accessible training on how protect yourself from scams. There's also a website checker, so you can check if a website is likely to be trustworthy.

⬇️ Download the app on App Store and Google Play.

#ScamAware #ScamAwareness
December 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
❔ Not sure what your choices are when it comes to energy tariffs?

Our Energy Team can help you

➡️ switch suppliers
➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier
December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM