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
🔗arunchichestercab.org.uk
📞0808 278 7969
Heat your house smarter, not harder!
💡 Think about installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valves. These connect to your smartphone, allowing you to control your heating from anywhere.
♨️Use a programmable thermostat and Thermostatic Radiator Valves to set temperatures for different rooms.
💡 Think about installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valves. These connect to your smartphone, allowing you to control your heating from anywhere.
♨️Use a programmable thermostat and Thermostatic Radiator Valves to set temperatures for different rooms.
December 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Heat your house smarter, not harder!
💡 Think about installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valves. These connect to your smartphone, allowing you to control your heating from anywhere.
♨️Use a programmable thermostat and Thermostatic Radiator Valves to set temperatures for different rooms.
💡 Think about installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valves. These connect to your smartphone, allowing you to control your heating from anywhere.
♨️Use a programmable thermostat and Thermostatic Radiator Valves to set temperatures for different rooms.
Are you facing problems with damp in your home?
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
@citizensadvice.bsky.social has got everything you need to know ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repa...
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
@citizensadvice.bsky.social has got everything you need to know ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repa...
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Are you facing problems with damp in your home?
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
@citizensadvice.bsky.social has got everything you need to know ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repa...
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to find out what’s causing the damp.
@citizensadvice.bsky.social has got everything you need to know ⤵️
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repa...
The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk 🥦 🥕 🌽
You'll get:
• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from 10th week)
• £8.50 each week children from birth to one year old
• £4.25 each week for children between one and four years old
You'll get:
• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from 10th week)
• £8.50 each week children from birth to one year old
• £4.25 each week for children between one and four years old
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk 🥦 🥕 🌽
You'll get:
• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from 10th week)
• £8.50 each week children from birth to one year old
• £4.25 each week for children between one and four years old
You'll get:
• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from 10th week)
• £8.50 each week children from birth to one year old
• £4.25 each week for children between one and four years old
⚠️ Shopping online this festive season? 🛍️
✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate.
✅ Use a credit card or secure payment platform.
✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.
#FraudFreeXmas
✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate.
✅ Use a credit card or secure payment platform.
✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.
#FraudFreeXmas
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
⚠️ Shopping online this festive season? 🛍️
✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate.
✅ Use a credit card or secure payment platform.
✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.
#FraudFreeXmas
✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate.
✅ Use a credit card or secure payment platform.
✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.
#FraudFreeXmas
Our advice centres and outreaches are closed today (8 December). Our Adviceline is open as usual. Call 0808 279 7969.
December 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Our advice centres and outreaches are closed today (8 December). Our Adviceline is open as usual. Call 0808 279 7969.
🚨 SCAM ALERT🚨
Text scams about the Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Allowance are on the rise.
In England and Wales, there's no need to apply for these schemes (in most cases), and the UK Government will not send text messages about them.
DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!
#ScamAware
Text scams about the Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Allowance are on the rise.
In England and Wales, there's no need to apply for these schemes (in most cases), and the UK Government will not send text messages about them.
DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!
#ScamAware
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🚨 SCAM ALERT🚨
Text scams about the Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Allowance are on the rise.
In England and Wales, there's no need to apply for these schemes (in most cases), and the UK Government will not send text messages about them.
DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!
#ScamAware
Text scams about the Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Allowance are on the rise.
In England and Wales, there's no need to apply for these schemes (in most cases), and the UK Government will not send text messages about them.
DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!
#ScamAware
💤 Nobody likes to wait. 💤
👥 We help thousands of people each year, and this means waiting times can increase for our services.
📩 Why not try our email advice, where you can receive the same quality of advice?
🕓 Reduce the time you wait!
👥 We help thousands of people each year, and this means waiting times can increase for our services.
📩 Why not try our email advice, where you can receive the same quality of advice?
🕓 Reduce the time you wait!
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💤 Nobody likes to wait. 💤
👥 We help thousands of people each year, and this means waiting times can increase for our services.
📩 Why not try our email advice, where you can receive the same quality of advice?
🕓 Reduce the time you wait!
👥 We help thousands of people each year, and this means waiting times can increase for our services.
📩 Why not try our email advice, where you can receive the same quality of advice?
🕓 Reduce the time you wait!
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay 🎉
We're celebrating the selfless spirit of our volunteers and the positive change they bring to our communities. They are the heart of our services 💙 We couldn't do it without them!
#IVD2025 #Volunteers #Community #Charity #YouMakeAllTheDifference #ThankYou
We're celebrating the selfless spirit of our volunteers and the positive change they bring to our communities. They are the heart of our services 💙 We couldn't do it without them!
#IVD2025 #Volunteers #Community #Charity #YouMakeAllTheDifference #ThankYou
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay 🎉
We're celebrating the selfless spirit of our volunteers and the positive change they bring to our communities. They are the heart of our services 💙 We couldn't do it without them!
#IVD2025 #Volunteers #Community #Charity #YouMakeAllTheDifference #ThankYou
We're celebrating the selfless spirit of our volunteers and the positive change they bring to our communities. They are the heart of our services 💙 We couldn't do it without them!
#IVD2025 #Volunteers #Community #Charity #YouMakeAllTheDifference #ThankYou
💡 Switching to LED bulbs saves money because they are far more energy-efficient, using up to 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs. They also have a significantly longer lifespan, meaning fewer replacements are needed.
This means lower electricity bills & reduced maintenance costs for you!
This means lower electricity bills & reduced maintenance costs for you!
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
💡 Switching to LED bulbs saves money because they are far more energy-efficient, using up to 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs. They also have a significantly longer lifespan, meaning fewer replacements are needed.
This means lower electricity bills & reduced maintenance costs for you!
This means lower electricity bills & reduced maintenance costs for you!
Join Arun and Chichester Food Partnership, Chichester District Foodbank and West Sussex Libraries for "Festive bites on a budget"!
Make festive snacks with your family and get in the Christmas spirit! 🎄
🗓️ 11 December
🕓 4pm-6pm
📍 St John's Church, Southbourne, PO10 8LB
Book on 07300 802377.
Make festive snacks with your family and get in the Christmas spirit! 🎄
🗓️ 11 December
🕓 4pm-6pm
📍 St John's Church, Southbourne, PO10 8LB
Book on 07300 802377.
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Join Arun and Chichester Food Partnership, Chichester District Foodbank and West Sussex Libraries for "Festive bites on a budget"!
Make festive snacks with your family and get in the Christmas spirit! 🎄
🗓️ 11 December
🕓 4pm-6pm
📍 St John's Church, Southbourne, PO10 8LB
Book on 07300 802377.
Make festive snacks with your family and get in the Christmas spirit! 🎄
🗓️ 11 December
🕓 4pm-6pm
📍 St John's Church, Southbourne, PO10 8LB
Book on 07300 802377.
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
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 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
📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB
Pop in if you need our help!
#Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support
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
🚫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 4, 2025 at 1:54 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
🚫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
You're at risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning if you don't test your alarm regularly. CO gas is undetectable by sight, smell, sound, or taste.
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and breathlessness, potentially leading to collapse or unconsciousness.
Test your alarm today!
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and breathlessness, potentially leading to collapse or unconsciousness.
Test your alarm today!
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
You're at risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning if you don't test your alarm regularly. CO gas is undetectable by sight, smell, sound, or taste.
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and breathlessness, potentially leading to collapse or unconsciousness.
Test your alarm today!
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and breathlessness, potentially leading to collapse or unconsciousness.
Test your alarm today!
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.
They are available from all 36 libraries and will be on display for anyone to collect.
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 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.
They are available from all 36 libraries and will be on display for anyone to collect.
🌱 Want to grow your skills while giving back to your community?
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
#SkillsDevelopment #Community
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
#SkillsDevelopment #Community
December 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌱 Want to grow your skills while giving back to your community?
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
#SkillsDevelopment #Community
Our Customer Service Volunteer role is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop communication skills, and gain valuable experience - all while helping people access the support they need.
#SkillsDevelopment #Community
If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you!
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you!
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.
Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.
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.
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 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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.
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.
We can all face problems that seem complicated or scary. We believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.
We're here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward!
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
We're here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward!
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We can all face problems that seem complicated or scary. We believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.
We're here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward!
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
We're here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward!
#WeAreCitizensAdvice
Travelling in Europe over the Christmas period? Better check your passport 🛂
Passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of travel and have at least three months of validity remaining on the return date.
Happy travels ✈️
Passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of travel and have at least three months of validity remaining on the return date.
Happy travels ✈️
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Travelling in Europe over the Christmas period? Better check your passport 🛂
Passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of travel and have at least three months of validity remaining on the return date.
Happy travels ✈️
Passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of travel and have at least three months of validity remaining on the return date.
Happy travels ✈️
Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions.
You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester, #Littlehampton and #Midhurst this week.
🚨 Our Wick Surgery drop-in times have changed. You can now pop in from 1pm - 4.30pm on Fridays 🚨
You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester, #Littlehampton and #Midhurst this week.
🚨 Our Wick Surgery drop-in times have changed. You can now pop in from 1pm - 4.30pm on Fridays 🚨
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions.
You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester, #Littlehampton and #Midhurst this week.
🚨 Our Wick Surgery drop-in times have changed. You can now pop in from 1pm - 4.30pm on Fridays 🚨
You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester, #Littlehampton and #Midhurst this week.
🚨 Our Wick Surgery drop-in times have changed. You can now pop in from 1pm - 4.30pm on Fridays 🚨
The ‘Community Food Hub’ is open in #BognorRegis this Wednesday (3 December) from 10am to 11am.
Location: Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ
Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕
Location: Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ
Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕
December 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The ‘Community Food Hub’ is open in #BognorRegis this Wednesday (3 December) from 10am to 11am.
Location: Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ
Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕
Location: Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ
Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕
Don't bin it, fix it! 🛠️
Revive your old or broken items at Bognor Regis Repair Café - first Saturday of every month from 10-1pm, at The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Rd, PO21 1AG.
Experts will be on hand to help you with electrics, haberdashery, woodwork, sharpening and horology!
Revive your old or broken items at Bognor Regis Repair Café - first Saturday of every month from 10-1pm, at The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Rd, PO21 1AG.
Experts will be on hand to help you with electrics, haberdashery, woodwork, sharpening and horology!
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Don't bin it, fix it! 🛠️
Revive your old or broken items at Bognor Regis Repair Café - first Saturday of every month from 10-1pm, at The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Rd, PO21 1AG.
Experts will be on hand to help you with electrics, haberdashery, woodwork, sharpening and horology!
Revive your old or broken items at Bognor Regis Repair Café - first Saturday of every month from 10-1pm, at The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Rd, PO21 1AG.
Experts will be on hand to help you with electrics, haberdashery, woodwork, sharpening and horology!
World AIDS Day is marked annually on 1 December. It highlights the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS and the continuing need to tackle prejudice and boost awareness and education.
Show your solidarity and help end stigma ✊ #WorldAIDSDay
Show your solidarity and help end stigma ✊ #WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
World AIDS Day is marked annually on 1 December. It highlights the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS and the continuing need to tackle prejudice and boost awareness and education.
Show your solidarity and help end stigma ✊ #WorldAIDSDay
Show your solidarity and help end stigma ✊ #WorldAIDSDay
The average Pension Credit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The average Pension Credit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like rent, Council Tax, help with NHS dental treatment costs and a FREE TV licence (if you're over 75).
See gov.uk/pension-credit for more info