📝Following on from Advice Week, this week's blog shares how AWDF colleagues attended the launch of @AdviceUK 's landmark report, Advice Works: Building a Skilled Advice Sector Workforce, at their Parliamentary reception honouring #AdviceWeek.
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CHAI’s team set up at Murrayfield/Gorgie Sainsbury’s, alongside Change Works, to highlight free help with welfare rights, debt, housing, and energy issues. #AdviceWeek @AdviceUK
Thank you @cse.org.uk for sharing the incredible impact your advice line has and for supporting this year's #AdviceSaves campaign during #AdviceWeek.
Thank you for your support of #AdviceSaves and #AdviceWeek and we hope that your pop up stall was welcomed by your community 💜
Behind every piece of advice is a dedicated adviser.
This #AdviceWeek, we’re spotlighting the people who make advice services possible — and why urgent investment in jobs and training is needed to protect the future of advice.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks @AdviceUK
Advice sector highlights invaluable work being done across the UK in celebration of #AdviceWeek
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Behind every piece of advice is a dedicated adviser.
This #AdviceWeek, we’re spotlighting the people who make advice services possible — and why urgent investment in jobs and training is needed to protect the future of advice.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks @AdviceUK
'She gave me a light at the end of the tunnel.'
During #AdviceWeek, we're sharing a powerful testimonial of Alice, who we helped when she discovered that she had inherited over £4,000 of energy debt from a previous tenant.
#AdviceSaves
#AdviceWeek
Please take just 3 minutes to watch this thought-provoking film to discover real-life examples of how advice saves lives, highlighting the pressing need for investment to develop training and career pathways in the advice sector. @AdviceUK
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It’s #AdviceWeek! 🌿
The Refugee & Migrant Centre’s new Boosting Advice Project is helping refugees and migrants aged 65+ in Walsall and Wolverhampton maximise income, access support, and live independently.
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Proudly supporting #AdviceSaves. Advice.org.uk/advicesaves. A photo of a young black man speaking to another man whose back is to the camera.
This #AdviceWeek, we want to celebrate the brilliant Disabled-led organisations providing advice to Deaf and Disabled people on welfare, housing, social care and more. Mainstream advice services can often be inaccessible, making this support vitally important. #AdviceSaves
Text which reads: Anita was pregnant and living with her partner and two young children in a single, damp hotel room without hot water. They had been there for almost a year and were forced to share kitchen and bathroom facilities with strangers. Central England Law Centre challenged the council’s decision to keep the family in unsuitable accommodation, and helped Anita to secure Child Benefit she was missing out on. The family received compensation and were moved to new accommodation that was safe and secure. #Advice Saves An image of: A mother and two children sitting on a bench looking out to the landscape.
Text which reads: "Before coming to the Law Centre, I had no idea whatsoever of my rights and the process I was supposed to go through. I don't think enough people do know, and so they go into legal proceedings ill-equipped. “Some people end up homeless because they didn’t have the support I had. I know 100% I’m in my home because of the support of the Law Centre." —Emmanuel, South West London Law Centres client #AdviceSaves An image of: A man sat reading a book at a desk.
Text which reads: Anoushka was experiencing domestic violence. Her immigration status was tied to her abusive partner and she feared that walking away would leave her in an even more vulnerable position. Merseyside Law Centre helped Anoushka to make a Destitution Domestic Violence Concession application, and later an application for indefinite leave to remain. It worked: both applications were granted. Anoushka became eligible for public funds to help her access alternative accommodation, and her future in the UK is secure. #AdviceSaves An image of: A woman wearing a denim jacket, sat down and clasping her hands together.
Text which reads: Daniel had severe medical issues arising from his former job. He applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) but was awarded only the lower rate of daily living payment. Daniel struggled with both the additional cost of disability and with the emotional strain of not being able to live independently. Merseyside Law Centre represented Daniel at a tribunal to challenge the DWP’s decision. The panel awarded Daniel the highest possible award of PIP with the longest duration (10 years). An image of: A man with a walking stick being supported by a woman.
On #AdviceWeek, we’re sharing a few stories of hardship transformed.
This is the contribution that Law Centres make every day to our country. It’s a vital public service, but government underinvestment is limiting its potential.
It's time to give the advice sector the support it needs to thrive.
We’re teaming up with @citizensadvice.bsky.social for #AdviceWeek! 💙
Join us at Tomorrow (Fri 24 Oct) at The Yard, during their play session — we’ll be sharing advice & support for parents of disabled children.
#TheActionGroup #SupportForFamilies #AdviceSaves @adviceuk.bsky.social
This #AdviceWeek we’re celebrating the advisers who change lives every day. But with rising demand and staff shortages, the sector urgently needs support to recruit and retain staff. #AdviceSaves @AdviceUK
This #AdviceWeek stay up to date with the Advice Workforce Development Fund’s work tackling workforce challenges.
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This #AdviceWeek, we're joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of advisors.
Last year, our advice line supported 22,593 people in vulnerable circumstances. Advisors change lives every day, but they need in-depth training and long-term funding.
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Protecting wellbeing of your advice team is vital and this course will give them the strategies to be successful in their role.
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#AdviceWeek #AdviceSaves
Our ‘Mental Health Support for Workers that Help Vulnerable People’ course is designed for advisers and community workers to provide strategies around safeguarding their own wellbeing when dealing with emotional or complex cases.
#AdviceWeek #AdviceSaves
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#AdviceWeek is here!
We joined AdviceUK at the launch of their Advice Works report yesterday at the House of Commons. The report highlights the life-changing impact of advice services across the UK and calls for a much-needed National Workforce Strategy for the advice sector.
#AdviceSaves
Advice changes lives. This #AdviceWeek we’re backing @adviceuk.bsky.social ’s #AdviceSaves campaign for a National Advice Workforce Strategy to address the workforce crisis facing the advice sector. We need to protect and grow the people who make advice possible.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
It’s #AdviceWeek & we’re celebrating the incredible work of our local centres, like our team in Leeds💙
Every day they provide free, confidential, independent advice on debt, housing & immigration by helping people regain confidence & take control.
Trusted advice is vital🌍
It's #AdviceWeek
We’re excited to join Advice UK in highlighting the vital role of advisers across the UK. Access to free, professional advice changes lives every day.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
#AdviceWeek is here! We’re joining @AdviceUK to highlight the vital role of advisers across the UK — and why a National Advice Workforce Strategy matters for the future.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
Advice work is life-changing — but the sector faces a workforce crisis.
This #AdviceWeek (20–24 October), we’re supporting @AdviceUK’s #AdviceSaves campaign to raise awareness of the people behind the services and the urgent need to recruit and retain advisers
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
#AdviceWeek is here! We’re proud to join @adviceuk.bsky.social to shine a light on the advisers who change lives every day — and why we must invest in a National Advice Workforce Strategy. #AdviceSaves @johnswinney.bsky.social
Advice changes lives. This #AdviceWeek we’re backing @adviceuk.bsky.social #AdviceSaves campaign for a National Advice Workforce Strategy to address the workforce crisis facing the advice sector. We need to protect and grow the people who make advice possible.
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Advice saves lives campaign - image of a woman on the phone at a desk providing advice
Advice changes lives. Advisers make it happen.
This #AdviceWeek, we’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate their impact - and to call for the support they deserve.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
#AdviceWeek is here! We’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of advisers across the UK & why a National Advice Workforce Strategy matters for the future. Free, independent advice changes lives every day. Let’s make sure the people who deliver it are supported too.#AdviceSaves
