Citizens Advice Westminster
@cawestminster.bsky.social
We are an independent charity providing free, confidential advice and information you can trust—when you really need it. We campaign on the issues that affect us all and work to build a fairer society for everyone.
https://www.westminstercab.org.uk/
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Good to know at this time of year! #Christmasparcels
📦 If you bought something from a business to be delivered, it’s the seller’s responsibility to make sure the item is delivered to you.
Our advice can help ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48qfyGX
Our advice can help ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48qfyGX
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Good to know at this time of year! #Christmasparcels
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Westminster residents! Food waste recycling is in your neighbourhood 🍎 🍌 🍗
A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡
Contact us:
☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 [email protected]
Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡
Contact us:
☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 [email protected]
Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
December 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Westminster residents! Food waste recycling is in your neighbourhood 🍎 🍌 🍗
A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡
Contact us:
☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 [email protected]
Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡
Contact us:
☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 [email protected]
Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
It's tomorrow so do sign up! #weareCitizensAdvice
The Autumn Budget has been announced.
What do the Government’s latest decisions really mean for households and families across the UK?
Join us on 11 December, 11.30 - 12.30pm to hear more:
https://shorturl.at/dnLDp #CADataInsights
What do the Government’s latest decisions really mean for households and families across the UK?
Join us on 11 December, 11.30 - 12.30pm to hear more:
https://shorturl.at/dnLDp #CADataInsights
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It's tomorrow so do sign up! #weareCitizensAdvice
Don't miss the last posting dates this Christmas! Here they are 🎄🎁 #christmaspost
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Don't miss the last posting dates this Christmas! Here they are 🎄🎁 #christmaspost
From Money Helper: Are you getting paid earlier than usual this month for #Christmas? If so, then see our guide to budgeting. buff.ly/AREwX5q #Budgeting
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December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
From Money Helper: Are you getting paid earlier than usual this month for #Christmas? If so, then see our guide to budgeting. buff.ly/AREwX5q #Budgeting
Great advice! #yourmoneymatters
RT @DD_CAB: Buying goods online.
Look for websites that allow you to pay safely - these have a padlock symbol in the address bar of the website.
If you can’t see it, do not enter your payment details.
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RT @DD_CAB: Buying goods online.
Look for websites that allow you to pay safely - these have a padlock symbol in the address bar of the website.
If you can’t see it, do not enter your payment details.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great advice! #yourmoneymatters
RT @DD_CAB: Buying goods online.
Look for websites that allow you to pay safely - these have a padlock symbol in the address bar of the website.
If you can’t see it, do not enter your payment details.
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RT @DD_CAB: Buying goods online.
Look for websites that allow you to pay safely - these have a padlock symbol in the address bar of the website.
If you can’t see it, do not enter your payment details.
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Top tips on caring for someone with #dementia this Christmas
RT @DementiaUK: Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with #dementia and their families.
Read our tips to help you prepare: buff.ly/5DbBUAf
Share this post with others if you found it useful!
RT @DementiaUK: Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with #dementia and their families.
Read our tips to help you prepare: buff.ly/5DbBUAf
Share this post with others if you found it useful!
12 Christmas tips for dementia carers
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Top tips on caring for someone with #dementia this Christmas
RT @DementiaUK: Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with #dementia and their families.
Read our tips to help you prepare: buff.ly/5DbBUAf
Share this post with others if you found it useful!
RT @DementiaUK: Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with #dementia and their families.
Read our tips to help you prepare: buff.ly/5DbBUAf
Share this post with others if you found it useful!
Remember the Samaritans! this can be a difficult time of year but they are there for you #makethatcall
From Samaritans "Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123"
From Samaritans "Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123"
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Remember the Samaritans! this can be a difficult time of year but they are there for you #makethatcall
From Samaritans "Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123"
From Samaritans "Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123"
Have you checked out our website to find out when and where you can come and see us around the borough of Westminster? We have new venues and times so we can help more people near to where they live buff.ly/P6uYo9W #wearecitizensadvice
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Have you checked out our website to find out when and where you can come and see us around the borough of Westminster? We have new venues and times so we can help more people near to where they live buff.ly/P6uYo9W #wearecitizensadvice
Our next Data Insight session is coming up very soon. On Thursday 11th December we will be looking into 'Turning the Tide or Treading Water? Living Standards after the Budget' Register here: buff.ly/Tsod8cf
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Our next Data Insight session is coming up very soon. On Thursday 11th December we will be looking into 'Turning the Tide or Treading Water? Living Standards after the Budget' Register here: buff.ly/Tsod8cf
Such an important point - have a quick turn out now and make a kid's Christmas!
Charity shops often receive lots of toy donations in January.
If you can, consider donating toys your family no longer needs to a local charity shop now.
This is a great way to help make sure there are gift options for families who can't afford new toys 💙
Please share! 🎅
If you can, consider donating toys your family no longer needs to a local charity shop now.
This is a great way to help make sure there are gift options for families who can't afford new toys 💙
Please share! 🎅
December 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Such an important point - have a quick turn out now and make a kid's Christmas!
We've been looking for #free or cheap things to do in Westminster to help your money go further and here's one: The National Gallery does a 'pay what you wish' entry on Friday evenings this December for their Radical Harmony exhibition #art Info here: tinyurl.com/4v5ywmhz
Radical Harmony: Pay What You Wish | Radical Harmony: Neo-Impressionists | National Gallery, London
Each Friday 5.30-9pm, from 17 October to 19 December
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December 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We've been looking for #free or cheap things to do in Westminster to help your money go further and here's one: The National Gallery does a 'pay what you wish' entry on Friday evenings this December for their Radical Harmony exhibition #art Info here: tinyurl.com/4v5ywmhz
It's worth checking your subscriptions - by direct debit, standing order or credit card. You may have signed up and not realised or forgotten. so cut out all those hidden costs #yourmoneymatters
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 9:27 AM
It's worth checking your subscriptions - by direct debit, standing order or credit card. You may have signed up and not realised or forgotten. so cut out all those hidden costs #yourmoneymatters
Great advice for any time of year! #parcels
Are you expecting a delivery? If you get a text asking for payment to release or redirect a parcel, it’s likely a scam.
Don’t be rushed – always check directly with the delivery company via their official website.
#BlackFriday
Don’t be rushed – always check directly with the delivery company via their official website.
#BlackFriday
December 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Great advice for any time of year! #parcels
We have been campaigning to abolish the 2 child limit and to address high energy bills. The #budget 's announcements on both of these will help those in poverty. There is more to be done....
"Scrapping the two-child limit and addressing high energy bills will prevent hundreds of thousands of children from growing up in poverty and help households across the country keep the lights on."
Our CEO responds to today's Autumn Budget ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4pDEOzb
Our CEO responds to today's Autumn Budget ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4pDEOzb
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We have been campaigning to abolish the 2 child limit and to address high energy bills. The #budget 's announcements on both of these will help those in poverty. There is more to be done....
At our AGM we were looking back at the impact Citizens Advice Westminster has delivered to residents in the last year. We are proud of these achievements and look to next year to offer more! #weareCitizensAdvice
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
At our AGM we were looking back at the impact Citizens Advice Westminster has delivered to residents in the last year. We are proud of these achievements and look to next year to offer more! #weareCitizensAdvice
Did you know we have new venues where you can see one of our assessors? Here's a list of them and the dates you can find us: buff.ly/n9NYmVR #weareCitizensAdvice
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you know we have new venues where you can see one of our assessors? Here's a list of them and the dates you can find us: buff.ly/n9NYmVR #weareCitizensAdvice
Ofgem estimates £240 million is sitting in closed energy accounts.
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ofgem estimates £240 million is sitting in closed energy accounts.
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
Check you got a final bill from your old energy supplier — it might be hiding in emails, letters, or an online account. Contact your supplier if you think you’re due money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/47RMNB8
From @carers-uk.bsky.social
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
From @carers-uk.bsky.social
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.
Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.
Join today: buff.ly/mqiXSCZ
This is on from 10am tomorrow and it's online too. Find out more about London's Assembly and the Mayor's record and plans #london
Mayor’s Question Time - #MQT – is back tomorrow from 10am at City Hall. After questioning the Mayor of London and holding him to account, the London Assembly will debate a series of motions around making London the best city it can be for Londoners. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is on from 10am tomorrow and it's online too. Find out more about London's Assembly and the Mayor's record and plans #london
As the cold weather hits us, here's how to help anyone you see on the streets #roughsleepers
A cold spell is coming, with freezing temperatures forecast across areas of the country tomorrow. Many of you will be concerned about those in your community who are sleeping rough, here are some ways you can help.
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
As the cold weather hits us, here's how to help anyone you see on the streets #roughsleepers
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November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
RT @AdviceSWorcs: Are you under 18 and thinking about employment?
Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
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Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
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Check your rights at work if you're under 18
Young people’s rights to working hours, rest breaks, pay, and holiday. Find out what types of work 16 and 17 year olds can do.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
RT @AdviceSWorcs: Are you under 18 and thinking about employment?
Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
buff.ly/2RRzWs5
Know your working rights before you start.
Check the number of hours you should work and what pay you can get
buff.ly/2RRzWs5
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 17, 2025 at 3:04 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
Be #scamaware and double check Winter Fuel Allowance texts because they are not real!
⚠️ 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 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Be #scamaware and double check Winter Fuel Allowance texts because they are not real!