Citizens Advice Teignbridge
@ca-teignbridge.bsky.social
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice. Our goal is to help you find a way forward, whatever problem you face, and to campaign for change on the issues affecting people's lives.
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You might be able to claim extra benefits if you have a child, such as Child Benefit or Universal Credit.
And there’s government approved schemes to help you pay for childcare.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4flTLlA
And there’s government approved schemes to help you pay for childcare.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4flTLlA
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
You might be able to claim extra benefits if you have a child, such as Child Benefit or Universal Credit.
And there’s government approved schemes to help you pay for childcare.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4flTLlA
And there’s government approved schemes to help you pay for childcare.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4flTLlA
If you can’t afford the food you need there are food banks that can help.
✅ You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it.
We’ve got advice on the process ⤵️
bit.ly/4dcdJxO
✅ You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it.
We’ve got advice on the process ⤵️
bit.ly/4dcdJxO
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If you can’t afford the food you need there are food banks that can help.
✅ You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it.
We’ve got advice on the process ⤵️
bit.ly/4dcdJxO
✅ You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it.
We’ve got advice on the process ⤵️
bit.ly/4dcdJxO
You might be able to get Statutory Sick Pay when you're off work sick.
We can help you understand your rights.
Read more on our website ⤵️
bit.ly/3VApndU
We can help you understand your rights.
Read more on our website ⤵️
bit.ly/3VApndU
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You might be able to get Statutory Sick Pay when you're off work sick.
We can help you understand your rights.
Read more on our website ⤵️
bit.ly/3VApndU
We can help you understand your rights.
Read more on our website ⤵️
bit.ly/3VApndU
💭 It can be difficult to talk to a loved one about their gambling problem.
But there are ways to address it and get support for them.
Here’s what steps you can take ⤵️
But there are ways to address it and get support for them.
Here’s what steps you can take ⤵️
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💭 It can be difficult to talk to a loved one about their gambling problem.
But there are ways to address it and get support for them.
Here’s what steps you can take ⤵️
But there are ways to address it and get support for them.
Here’s what steps you can take ⤵️
There’s several reasons why your energy bill could be higher than you expected.
➡️ Your meter might be faulty or your energy supplier might have overcharged you.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/4iRpRqP
➡️ Your meter might be faulty or your energy supplier might have overcharged you.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/4iRpRqP
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There’s several reasons why your energy bill could be higher than you expected.
➡️ Your meter might be faulty or your energy supplier might have overcharged you.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/4iRpRqP
➡️ Your meter might be faulty or your energy supplier might have overcharged you.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/4iRpRqP
Top 10 Christmas Tips
7. Read the small print
Check credit agreements for hidden extras and work out the total amount to repay. Interest-free deals have a nasty sting if you miss a payment. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
7. Read the small print
Check credit agreements for hidden extras and work out the total amount to repay. Interest-free deals have a nasty sting if you miss a payment. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Top 10 Christmas Tips
7. Read the small print
Check credit agreements for hidden extras and work out the total amount to repay. Interest-free deals have a nasty sting if you miss a payment. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
7. Read the small print
Check credit agreements for hidden extras and work out the total amount to repay. Interest-free deals have a nasty sting if you miss a payment. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
Top 10 Christmas Tips
6. Buy safe to be safe
Loan sharks may seem friendly at first, but borrowing from them is never a good idea – even if you feel you have no other option. #christmastips #citiznesadviceteignbridge
6. Buy safe to be safe
Loan sharks may seem friendly at first, but borrowing from them is never a good idea – even if you feel you have no other option. #christmastips #citiznesadviceteignbridge
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Top 10 Christmas Tips
6. Buy safe to be safe
Loan sharks may seem friendly at first, but borrowing from them is never a good idea – even if you feel you have no other option. #christmastips #citiznesadviceteignbridge
6. Buy safe to be safe
Loan sharks may seem friendly at first, but borrowing from them is never a good idea – even if you feel you have no other option. #christmastips #citiznesadviceteignbridge
❄️ Will you be travelling to Europe this winter?
Check your passport is valid for the dates you’re travelling.
Our advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/457SkSY
Check your passport is valid for the dates you’re travelling.
Our advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/457SkSY
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
❄️ Will you be travelling to Europe this winter?
Check your passport is valid for the dates you’re travelling.
Our advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/457SkSY
Check your passport is valid for the dates you’re travelling.
Our advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/457SkSY
Top 10 Christmas Tips
5. Shop around
Look for the best price and buy only what you want, not what others say you need. Be wary of extended warranties – often the cost of repair is less. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
5. Shop around
Look for the best price and buy only what you want, not what others say you need. Be wary of extended warranties – often the cost of repair is less. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Top 10 Christmas Tips
5. Shop around
Look for the best price and buy only what you want, not what others say you need. Be wary of extended warranties – often the cost of repair is less. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
5. Shop around
Look for the best price and buy only what you want, not what others say you need. Be wary of extended warranties – often the cost of repair is less. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
You have the right to take time off work in certain circumstances - these are called 'statutory rights'.
This time off might be paid leave or unpaid leave.
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/455NZQb
This time off might be paid leave or unpaid leave.
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/455NZQb
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
You have the right to take time off work in certain circumstances - these are called 'statutory rights'.
This time off might be paid leave or unpaid leave.
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/455NZQb
This time off might be paid leave or unpaid leave.
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/455NZQb
Top 10 Christmas tips
4. Keep it simple
Pay for goods with cash or a debit card if you can. Don’t be persuaded to take out credit. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
4. Keep it simple
Pay for goods with cash or a debit card if you can. Don’t be persuaded to take out credit. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Top 10 Christmas tips
4. Keep it simple
Pay for goods with cash or a debit card if you can. Don’t be persuaded to take out credit. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
4. Keep it simple
Pay for goods with cash or a debit card if you can. Don’t be persuaded to take out credit. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
If you’re threatened with homelessness, it’s usually worth applying to your local council for help.
They might be able to help you stay in your home or find an alternative place to live.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4pKZsNE
They might be able to help you stay in your home or find an alternative place to live.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4pKZsNE
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you’re threatened with homelessness, it’s usually worth applying to your local council for help.
They might be able to help you stay in your home or find an alternative place to live.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4pKZsNE
They might be able to help you stay in your home or find an alternative place to live.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4pKZsNE
Top 10 Christmas Tips
3. Don’t bank on an overdraft
Don’t run up an overdraft without first chatting to your bank – or it could be costly.
#christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
3. Don’t bank on an overdraft
Don’t run up an overdraft without first chatting to your bank – or it could be costly.
#christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Top 10 Christmas Tips
3. Don’t bank on an overdraft
Don’t run up an overdraft without first chatting to your bank – or it could be costly.
#christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
3. Don’t bank on an overdraft
Don’t run up an overdraft without first chatting to your bank – or it could be costly.
#christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
Top 10 Christmas Tips
2. Don’t forget everyday bills
It may be Christmas, but keep on top of priority bills, such as rent and council tax. The consequences for non-payment can be severe. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
2. Don’t forget everyday bills
It may be Christmas, but keep on top of priority bills, such as rent and council tax. The consequences for non-payment can be severe. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
December 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Top 10 Christmas Tips
2. Don’t forget everyday bills
It may be Christmas, but keep on top of priority bills, such as rent and council tax. The consequences for non-payment can be severe. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
2. Don’t forget everyday bills
It may be Christmas, but keep on top of priority bills, such as rent and council tax. The consequences for non-payment can be severe. #christmastips #citizensadviceteignbridge
If you’ve been scammed it’s important you take steps to:
➡️ Protect yourself from further risks
➡️ Check if you can get your money back
➡️ Report the scam
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/44MuoFb
➡️ Protect yourself from further risks
➡️ Check if you can get your money back
➡️ Report the scam
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/44MuoFb
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you’ve been scammed it’s important you take steps to:
➡️ Protect yourself from further risks
➡️ Check if you can get your money back
➡️ Report the scam
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/44MuoFb
➡️ Protect yourself from further risks
➡️ Check if you can get your money back
➡️ Report the scam
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/44MuoFb
Are you worried about your finances and need help?
✅ You should always start by checking if you can get any benefits.
Our online advice can help you navigate this ⤵️
bit.ly/4pK77vN
✅ You should always start by checking if you can get any benefits.
Our online advice can help you navigate this ⤵️
bit.ly/4pK77vN
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Are you worried about your finances and need help?
✅ You should always start by checking if you can get any benefits.
Our online advice can help you navigate this ⤵️
bit.ly/4pK77vN
✅ You should always start by checking if you can get any benefits.
Our online advice can help you navigate this ⤵️
bit.ly/4pK77vN
🚄 Has your train journey been delayed or cancelled?
You might be able to get a refund or compensation.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDNiX5
You might be able to get a refund or compensation.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDNiX5
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚄 Has your train journey been delayed or cancelled?
You might be able to get a refund or compensation.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDNiX5
You might be able to get a refund or compensation.
Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDNiX5
You might be able to claim benefits if:
➡️ You have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ You can’t work because you’re sick or disabled
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3ztxnWl
➡️ You have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ You can’t work because you’re sick or disabled
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3ztxnWl
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
You might be able to claim benefits if:
➡️ You have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ You can’t work because you’re sick or disabled
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3ztxnWl
➡️ You have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around
➡️ You can’t work because you’re sick or disabled
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3ztxnWl
Reviewing your subscriptions?
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reviewing your subscriptions?
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
Reviewing your subscriptions?
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reviewing your subscriptions?
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
You can stop unwanted 'continuous payments', like for a gym or magazine, by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4pDPU7m
🏠 If you share a house with someone, it’s important that you understand how your tenancy is organised.
This can impact your rights and responsibilities.
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3Us0jVY
This can impact your rights and responsibilities.
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3Us0jVY
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🏠 If you share a house with someone, it’s important that you understand how your tenancy is organised.
This can impact your rights and responsibilities.
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3Us0jVY
This can impact your rights and responsibilities.
Our online advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/3Us0jVY
There are some steps you can take to stop getting nuisance calls and texts that you don’t want.
You can register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce nuisance calls.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/44cE8cf
You can register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce nuisance calls.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/44cE8cf
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There are some steps you can take to stop getting nuisance calls and texts that you don’t want.
You can register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce nuisance calls.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/44cE8cf
You can register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce nuisance calls.
Check our advice ⤵️
bit.ly/44cE8cf
🏡 Are you moving home?
Let your energy supplier know so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
Read our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4oRsXxu
Let your energy supplier know so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
Read our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4oRsXxu
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🏡 Are you moving home?
Let your energy supplier know so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
Read our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4oRsXxu
Let your energy supplier know so you don’t end up paying too much for your gas and electricity, or paying for energy you didn’t use.
Read our online advice ⤵️
bit.ly/4oRsXxu
There are some things to consider if you’re thinking of resigning from your job.
➡️ If you or your partner get any benefits like Universal Credit, check if stopping work will affect them.
Find out how your benefits might change when resigning ⤵️
bit.ly/4oPB7Gn
➡️ If you or your partner get any benefits like Universal Credit, check if stopping work will affect them.
Find out how your benefits might change when resigning ⤵️
bit.ly/4oPB7Gn
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There are some things to consider if you’re thinking of resigning from your job.
➡️ If you or your partner get any benefits like Universal Credit, check if stopping work will affect them.
Find out how your benefits might change when resigning ⤵️
bit.ly/4oPB7Gn
➡️ If you or your partner get any benefits like Universal Credit, check if stopping work will affect them.
Find out how your benefits might change when resigning ⤵️
bit.ly/4oPB7Gn
Are you facing problems with damp in your home?
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
bit.ly/3X2JzWN
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
bit.ly/3X2JzWN
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you facing problems with damp in your home?
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
bit.ly/3X2JzWN
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
bit.ly/3X2JzWN