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Stay updated with the latest news, updates, and articles from Citizens Advice Solent East. Read about our impact in the community and important advice updates.
Social housing landlords
Social housing landlords have to follow certain rules set down by the regulator of social housing, the Regulator of Social Housing. This includes meeting certain standards on repairs and maintenance.
Our impact in October 2023
In October 2023, we helped 1,328 people with 4,256 issues and gained £204,107 income for them.
The Energy Advice Programme
Sarah Atkinson reports on the Citizens Advice Portsmouth Energy Advice Program (EAP) an initiative, funded by the energy companies. This is a specialist energy advice service for clients who are or are at risk of fuel poverty.
Universal credit - managed migration
Claire reports how people are being asked to move onto Universal Credit through a process called managed migration.
Citizens Advice Portsmouth wins funding
Jan Thomas reports that Citizens Advice Portsmouth has received a generous grant from the Armed Forces Covenant fund to offer advice to local members of the armed forces, veterans and their families who are struggling with debt or housing issues and who often face mental health challenges due to trauma and social isolation, need for housing and adjustment to civilian life.
Our impact in September 2023
In September 2023, we helped 1,583 people with 4,463 issues and gained £303,323 income for them.
Have a 'Money Day' and Turn Negative Finances Around
Sarah Atkinson suggests some useful tips from our MoneyWorks team
Our impact in July 2023
In the month of July we were able to make a positive impact on the lives of 1,705 individuals
Hampshire charities warn of unprecedented need for cost-of-living support and insist more support is needed
A recent community roundtable hosted by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation shone a spotlight on the impact that rising living costs are having on individuals and families in local communities.
Home and Well
Tracy Mann reports on this collaborative effort uniting various organisations providing unwavering support to Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents facing hospitalisation or vulnerability due to health conditions.
Our impact in June 2023
In June 2023, we helped 1,245 people with 3,892 issues and gained £187,432 income for them.
Our impact in May 2023
In May 2023, we helped 1,198 people with 3,756 issues and gained £182,345 income for them.
