If you're looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient but don't know where to start, contact our energy team!
They can provide advice on: Solar panels, heat pumps, loft & wall insulation, & other energy saving methods.
Make an impact this #EarthDay. Get in touch ⤵️
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April 22nd is #EarthDay 🌍️
It's a chance for us to spotlight renewable energy because:
☀️ Solar panel costs have fallen dramatically over the last decade.
💨 Fewer fossil fuels mean less air pollution and health risk.
📈 It helps the economy.
✅️ It's possible.
#NetZero #EnergySaving
📧 We offer email advice! 📧
👥 We can support you with most queries through email and assess if further support is available from one of our specialist services.
Find out more and receive email advice today ⤵️
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice
It's really easy to create a budget plan yourself with the @citizensadvice.bsky.social online budget planner. Check it out 👇
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Budgeting plays a vital role in controlling your spending habits. By tracking your income and expenses, you can identify areas where you might overspend. 💸
If you need help with making a budget plan or if you're struggling with debts, get in touch with us!
#DebtAwarenessWeek
You can request a home visit via email, by visiting one of our advice centres or by getting a referral from a third party organisation. www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/health
#WeAreCitizensAdvice #HomeVisiting #Advice #Support #Arun #Chichester
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 Midhurst Outreach will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
If you urgently need advice, you can drop into one of our other advice centres (details on our website) or you can send us a message here ⤵️ www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice
Protect your living space from the cold and ensure a healthier environment. Contact us today to self-refer and take the first step towards a more sustainable home.
Get in touch with our Energy Team www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice
Are you a homeowner? Discover how a complimentary home plan assessment can enhance your energy efficiency, keeping your home warm and free from dampness and mould.
Did you know that improving energy efficiency can reduce heating costs by up to 30%? ⤵️
#EnergyEfficiency #HomeImprovement
It’s free, easy to sign up with your energy or water provider, and can make a real difference in emergencies.
👉 Encourage friends and loved ones to join today, share this post and help spread the word!
Find out more at www.thepsr.co.uk
By signing up, you get:
📲 Alerts for power, gas, or water outages
🚑 Priority help & emergency helplines
✅ Verified engineer visits with password protection
👥 Large print bills or a nominated contact
🔄 Help with meter readings & reconnecting utilities
🛡️ Protection against disconnection in winter
The Priority Services Register is a free UK-wide support programme designed for anyone with extra needs. Whether you're older, disabled, rely on medical equipment, have young children, or are facing life changes like hospital recovery or bereavement. 🔌💧
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 and #Littlehampton this week!
Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like Rent, Council Tax and a FREE TV licence (75 and over).
See gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility for more info.
#PensionCredit #Retirement #WinterFuelPayment #HousingBenefit #CouncilTaxReduction #FreeTVLicence #NHSCosts
Pension Credit is a benefit designed to top up the income of those who have reached State Pension age and have a low income.
The average #PensionCredit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
Click here to find a garage that's accredited by The Motor Ombudsman: businesses.themotorombudsman.org
🚗 If your car needs repairs or an MOT, take it to an 'approved' garage.
These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧
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If you want to find out more, 'The National Association for Social Prescribing' has got lots of information ⤵️
socialprescribingacademy.org.uk
Social Prescribers help you focus on what matters to you, like joining a new activity or getting guidance.
Your GP can refer you to local #SocialPrescribing services, or contact our team at socialprescribers@arunchichestercab.org.uk
A 'Social Prescription' offers the kind of help that doesn't come in a tube or bottle.
Many things affect your health & wellbeing. #SocialPrescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to resolve issues that contribute to poor health & quality of life ⤵️
Once you have completed the self-assessment, get in touch with our team for support completing your form www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice
Before you contact us, we recommend that you complete a 'self-assessment', to get an idea of how you would score on the actual PIP assessment ⤵️ www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/pip-test-form
PIP eligibility changes aren't expected until after the "Timms Review" concludes in autumn 2026.
If you're considering applying for PIP, act soon. You’re more likely to get PIP if you apply before the rules change ⤵️
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
If you want to find out more about the Demand Flexibility Scheme, you can message our energy team ⤵️
www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice
#EnergySaving
⚡ Are you eligible for the Demand Flexibility Service?
The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) rewards you for using less energy during peak hours.
If you’re interested in signing up, get in touch with your energy supplier to see if it’s taking part in the DFS.
#EnergySaving