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• 12th May 2019 by manager in Home Content 1, Local News, Uncategorised

  Claim for PIP or ESA rejected?

  Citizens Advice Maidenhead and Windsor is here to help residents of the Royal Borough with benefits tribunals.  If you have had a claim rejected for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), the first stage of the appeals process is a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR). Most cases are unchanged at MR, and so have to go forward to tribunal. At tribunal most of the appeals […]

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• 1st April 2019 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider

  Help to Claim: Do you need help to make a new Universal Credit claim?

  At Citizens Advice Maidenhead and Windsor we can support you to make a new claim for Universal Credit, from opening your account to receiving your first full payment. Our trained advisers can help you to: • Set-up your Universal Credit account • Complete your claim to-dos • Verify your identity • Make sure you’re providing […]

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• 3rd March 2019 by manager in Home Content 1, Local News, Uncategorised

  Practical Advice for residents with mental health problems

  Citizens Advice Maidenhead & Windsor is here to offer practical help to residents suffering with mental health problems. Mental health problems are increasing across the UK. Here in the Royal Borough it is estimated that 15,000 residents will be experiencing mental health difficulties by 2020, around 10% of the population. Mental health issues can be […]

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• 8th February 2019 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Local News

  Underpaid?

  I am over 25 and entitled to the National Living Wage, but I suspect I am being underpaid. How can I find out if I’m being paid the right amount, and claim what I am owed from my employer?   If you think you’ve been underpaid, you should act quickly, as it’s harder to get your […]

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• 8th December 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Local News, Uncategorised

  Struggling with damp?

  I live in a privately rented two-bedroom house and the damp in the living room is aggravating my three-year-old daughter’s asthma. I’ve told my landlord but she’s not taking action. What can I do? Resolving damp issues can be difficult – especially as the cause of the problem is not always obvious. By raising any […]

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• 8th December 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Local News

  Rental Scam

  I’ve seen a new property advertised which I’d like to rent and am thinking about putting a holding deposit down. However, the rent is really cheap – should I be worried it’s a scam?  You’re right to be cautious if the rent is a lot cheaper than the market rate. Don’t be hurried into paying […]

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• 7th June 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Local News

  Prime Minister Shows Support for Citizens Advice

  On Friday 1st June, Prime Minister and local MP Theresa May, The Mayor and The Mayoress of RBWM spent time with the volunteers and staff of Citizens Advice Maidenhead & Windsor. They were attending the launch of Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1st – 7th of June. They were able to meet more than 30 […]

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• 31st May 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Local News

  ADVICE CAN HELP

  Life is complicated, and we can help We are the Borough wide advice charity, supporting thousands of local people every year and we know that life can have its problems. If you need advice from someone you can trust, advice that is free, independent, impartial and confidential, then we can help you. We can help you find […]

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• 8th May 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Home Slider, Jobs, Local News, Trustee Board

  TRUSTEE WITH FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE Needed

  We are looking for a trustee who can make a real difference to our income generation.  Can you lead our funding strategy, build strong relationships with our stakeholders and advise us about new opportunities, issues and risks? What will you be doing? A fundraising expert on our trustee board will help us grow our vital work.  You […]

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• 3rd April 2018 by manager in Home Content 1, Local News

  Worried about paying your energy bills? We can help you.

  “I am behind on my energy bills and my energy company wants to install a prepayment meter. I’m worried it will cost me more. What can I do?” If you are falling behind on your energy bills your supplier may try to install a prepayment meter. This is so you can pay for your energy […]

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