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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 13d

From actionfrauduk: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.

Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 13d

From Active Westminster: Half-term is nearly here!

With @YoungWestminstr we’re supporting free & low-cost activities for ages 4–16: sports, arts, skills, youth clubs + a healthy meal

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 14d

From WhichUK: If your computer is acting strange, don't ignore it.

Your accounts and personal information could be compromised.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 14d

From MoneyHelperUK: Getting rid of unused subscriptions is an effective way to save money. Check out our blog on how to cancel unused subscriptions.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 17d

Are you looking to #volunteer? We have 4 great roles looking for someone like you so check them out here and join our amazing team supporting the residents of Westminster. Research and Campaigns has its own poster! buff.ly/GC4npbL

Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 17d

Whoever you are and whatever your problem, checking out the advice on our website is a great first step to finding a way forward #wearecitizensadvice

Citizens Advice

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 18d

We have help, advice and information for anyone who's worried about energy.

Visit our website for tips you can really trust from our team of energy experts
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Your energy supply

Get advice if you're having problems with your gas or electricity supply.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 18d

Join us tomorrow from 10:00 - 12:00 for our drop-in information hub at the fantastic Victoria Library!

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 18d

From MoneyHelperUK: Get the inside scoop on managing your money as a student! Download MoneyHelper's free PDF guide for tips and tools on budgeting, saving, and financial planning. buff.ly/3nPPrRr

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 19d

Millions of loyal mobile and broadband customers are being forced to jump through hoops to avoid being ripped off on their bills.

Instead of automatically offering existing customers their most competitive price, providers are penalising them.

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The real cost of hidden deals

Negotiating with telecoms providers at the end of a contract is a common practice, but the process is full of problems that make it harder for consumers to access good deals.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 19d

From CarersUK: Our 2025-26 ‘Looking after someone’ guide is available.

The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.

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Looking after someone guide | Carers UK

A guide with tips, advice and support for unpaid carers

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 20d

If you have some savings this can affect your benefits. Here's some info to help you navigate this from Money Helper buff.ly/z4q7nA4 ⬇️ #yourmoneymatters

How do savings and lump sum payouts affect benefits? | MoneyHelper

Means-tested benefits such Universal Credit are affected by your savings. Discover what counts as savings and which benefits are affected by them.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 20d

Looking for a face to face information session with Citizens Advice Westminster? Here's a link to all our outreach venues . We have a lot more since the beginning of September:

Events from September 11 – October 7 – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Drop-in assessment service operated on a first come, first served basis

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 21d

RT @WCCLibraries: Coding Club.

Learn how to code in a fun and creative way.

Every Thursday (term-time only)
Queen's Park Library 4 -5pm #coding

Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 21d

From: Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 24d

We know talking about money isn’t always easy. But not talking about it can trap you.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with our experts to create the *perfect* starter guide to talking and finding out about money
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Your starter guide to talking about money

How you can make #ElephantSavings ✨and prepare for the future

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 24d

Are you an experienced Debt Adviser? We have a #job vacancy for an Advice Manager Debt that could be right up your street in our brilliant team. So, have a look: buff.ly/UZD4n72 Closing 30th September

Advice Manager-Debt – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Website Citizen Advice Westminster

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 25d

RT @CitizensAdvice: This #UKSavingsWeek let’s start thinking about pensions.

State, workplace and private pensions? It can feel confusing...

But don’t worry, it’s easier than you think! Here’s what you need to know

Confused about pensions? We’ve got you covered

Everything you need to know about pensions

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 25d

RT @CitizensAdvice: Join us on 25 September to discuss how cross-government working could help get support to more people faster.

What policy levers could the government pull to finally start to raise living standards? Sign up to hear more
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Unravelling complexity to raise living standards

Look ahead to winter and the Autumn budget and to show how client needs are more complex

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 26d

We have #dropin sessions at 4 different venues this week as part of our new services. Have a look here to find one near you buff.ly/18fT7Cc #wearecitizensadvice

Events from September 11 – October 8 – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Drop-in service operated on a first come, first served basis

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 26d

We have #dropin sessions at 4 different venues this week as part of our new services. Have a look here to find one near you buff.ly/18fT7Cc #wearecitizensadvice

Events from September 11 – October 8 – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Drop-in service operated on a first come, first served basis

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 26d

From @AgainstScams: Looking for jobs online? Watch out for fraudsters promoting fake jobs! A legitimate employer/agency will not ask you for money to work for them.
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#StudentSafety #ScamAware

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 27d

Our next Data Insights online is coming up soon. Join us on 25th September as we explore the realities of people’s problems and the barriers to accessing support and how unravelling this complexity could help raise living standards #wearecitizensadvice

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 27d

Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social
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♻️ Community Mobile Recycling Day! 🚯 🛍️

📅 Date: Saturday 27 September
🕐 10am to 4pm
📍 Location: Townshend Estate
St John's Wood, NW86JT

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 28d

Are you an experienced Debt Adviser? We have a #job vacancy for an Advice Manager Debt that could be right up your street in our brilliant team. So, have a look: buff.ly/7nfuejn Closing 30th September

Advice Manager-Debt – Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Website Citizen Advice Westminster

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