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.
citizensadvicegm.org.uk/citizensadvicesort
We are helping to build a fairer society.
citizensadvicegm.org.uk/citizensadvicesort
In recent months, we've seen a worrying trend of people who have paid up to £450 for help to complete benefit forms, without being aware that free support is available.
🎯 To help raise awareness, our brand new flyers will be out in key community locations from this week ⤵️
🎯 To help raise awareness, our brand new flyers will be out in key community locations from this week ⤵️
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In recent months, we've seen a worrying trend of people who have paid up to £450 for help to complete benefit forms, without being aware that free support is available.
🎯 To help raise awareness, our brand new flyers will be out in key community locations from this week ⤵️
🎯 To help raise awareness, our brand new flyers will be out in key community locations from this week ⤵️
We came away from the day feeling energised and ready to turn great ideas into action. Looking forward to what 2026 holds!
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We came away from the day feeling energised and ready to turn great ideas into action. Looking forward to what 2026 holds!
We were joined by Jennie Smith, Head of Volunteering at @citizensadvice.bsky.social who spoke about the vital role of volunteers- the heart of our service. We also celebrated our teams brilliance with awards like 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Steadfast Resilience.' 🏆
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We were joined by Jennie Smith, Head of Volunteering at @citizensadvice.bsky.social who spoke about the vital role of volunteers- the heart of our service. We also celebrated our teams brilliance with awards like 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Steadfast Resilience.' 🏆
🎉 Over 80 colleagues came together yesterday for our end-of-year event to reflect on a year of challenges & huge opportunities. We shared successes, tackled problems, and set strategy for our new Business Plan. 🎯
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎉 Over 80 colleagues came together yesterday for our end-of-year event to reflect on a year of challenges & huge opportunities. We shared successes, tackled problems, and set strategy for our new Business Plan. 🎯
💙 Policy and advocacy are at the heart of what we do.
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In November, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In November, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💙 Policy and advocacy are at the heart of what we do.
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In November, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In November, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
🎅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!
🎙️ 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
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
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
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 ⤵️
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.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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✅ 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.
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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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Finally, we know that falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally.
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Finally, we know that falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally.
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
❌ Don’t feel embarrassed to report it
✅ Get emotional support to look after your own wellbeing
We’re here for you ⤵️
https://bit.ly/42KC1uU
Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest.
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest.
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.
💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
Got a strange text from your bank? 🚩It could be a phishing scam.
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Got a strange text from your bank? 🚩It could be a phishing scam.
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
Before you click:
🔍 Check for bad spelling
👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address
Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️
bit.ly/4p82kos
#ScamAware
🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly.
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly.
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.
Honest traders don't usually work like this.
It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
😰 Feeling panicked by an unexpected call from your bank?
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
😰 Feeling panicked by an unexpected call from your bank?
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
It’s a tactic scammers use - they want you to act before you have time to think.
Don't be rushed into sharing details and contact your bank directly.
It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
We were recently joined by British Gas Energy Trust on a number of local pop-up events, which delivered advice on managing energy costs. The success of the sessions was a great example of how collaborative work and a presence in the community allows more people to access vital support services 💙
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We were recently joined by British Gas Energy Trust on a number of local pop-up events, which delivered advice on managing energy costs. The success of the sessions was a great example of how collaborative work and a presence in the community allows more people to access vital support services 💙
Living with dementia is challenging enough without money worries.
That’s why we’ve launched a new Dementia Support Service in Rochdale & Oldham-helping people with dementia and their families access vital support.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VWwduq
That’s why we’ve launched a new Dementia Support Service in Rochdale & Oldham-helping people with dementia and their families access vital support.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VWwduq
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Living with dementia is challenging enough without money worries.
That’s why we’ve launched a new Dementia Support Service in Rochdale & Oldham-helping people with dementia and their families access vital support.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VWwduq
That’s why we’ve launched a new Dementia Support Service in Rochdale & Oldham-helping people with dementia and their families access vital support.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VWwduq
This powerful quote shows how this scheme transforms more than just bank accounts- it's helping children learn better. 📚
October 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This powerful quote shows how this scheme transforms more than just bank accounts- it's helping children learn better. 📚
❤️ Policy and advocacy are at the heart of what we do.
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In September, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In September, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
❤️ Policy and advocacy are at the heart of what we do.
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In September, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
Swipe through to see some of the unfair issues we recorded In September, and see how we use evidence to improve services, influence policy, and push for fairer processes ⬇️
Lucy, our Community Adviser, featured on Roch Valley Radio yesterday to discuss important consumer issues such as: your statutory rights as a consumer, how to complain when you're dissatisfied and the role of the Trading Standards.
🔊Catch us on Roch Valley Radio monthly.
Next session➡️22nd October 📻
🔊Catch us on Roch Valley Radio monthly.
Next session➡️22nd October 📻
September 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Lucy, our Community Adviser, featured on Roch Valley Radio yesterday to discuss important consumer issues such as: your statutory rights as a consumer, how to complain when you're dissatisfied and the role of the Trading Standards.
🔊Catch us on Roch Valley Radio monthly.
Next session➡️22nd October 📻
🔊Catch us on Roch Valley Radio monthly.
Next session➡️22nd October 📻