Citizens Advice Birmingham

You’ll be receiving a letter/email soon asking if your household's details on the electoral register are correct. All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in upcoming elections.

If you’re a carer, you could get practical and financial help to support you and the person you’re caring for.

Our advice explains what you might be entitled to ⤵️

Carers: help and support Help and support available for carers including social care needs assessments and financial help.

🔎 Our online budgeting tool can show you:

➡️ What you’re earning and spending
➡️ Where you might be able to cut costs

Try it out on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4glwWOW

Our online advice can help you with many issues like:

💼 Understanding your work rights
💡 How you can save energy efficiently
🏠 What to do if your home needs repairs

Visit our website ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/2s3csunh

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition.

We can help you check if you’re eligible for PIP ⤵️

https://bit.ly/3W7bAM3

There’s different kinds of support you can get for your child’s school costs.

Check if your child can get free school meals and see if your council can help you with the costs of uniforms and school activities.

Our online advice can help ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3XEh2Ia

Could you be a Citizens Advice volunteer and make a difference in Birmingham?

Find out how you can get involved ⤵️
https://bit.ly/46zqqPw

If you or a close relative are affected by cancer, you can get benefits advice from Birmingham Citizens Advice Macmillan helpline 0300 330 2120 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm)

It’s estimated that there is over £30 million of unclaimed Pension Credit in Birmingham.

Check out website to see if you’re eligible to claim

Check if you can get Pension Credit Check if you can claim Pension Credit, a weekly benefit made up of 2 parts - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit.

If you live in Birmingham and are claiming Universal Credit, you can also claim Council Tax Support from Birmingham City Council. You can find further information and the link to applying online here:

Who can get Council Tax Support | Who can get Council Tax Support | Birmingham City Council Council Tax Support scheme

💔 Holiday gone wrong this summer?

You might be able to get compensation from the company you booked with.

Check your consumer rights ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3UyoEJw

If you need to access a foodbank, you can normally be referred by your nearest Citizens Advice, a GP or other charity
Read about how to access food banks on the Citizens Advice website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/using-a-food-bank/

You’ve probably heard that university will be "the best years of your life".

But it can also be lonely, especially if you’re away from home and missing your family and friends.

Young Minds UK can help ⤵️
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/looking-after-yourself-at-uni/

If you’re worried you or someone you know is suffering from Domestic Violence & Abuse, there is help available. But if you or anyone you know is in immediate danger call 999
and ask for the police.

Find out more at:

Domestic violence and abuse - getting help Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, r**e and sexual assault.

In these difficult times, Citizens Advice Birmingham is here to help.
We’re independent, impartial and we never charge for our services.
There is a very high demand for our services and we answer calls as quickly as possible. If you can't hold for an adviser, please call us back.

If you receive benefits you might be able to get help with your water bills.

You should check if you can get a cheaper rate - these are sometimes called ‘social tariffs’.

Find out more on our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4gmiyFY

Starting an apprenticeship soon? Congratulations!

This means you’ll be starting a role in the workplace where you learn, gain experience and get paid.

It’s important to know your rights. We can help with that ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4baBpRJ

✔️ Communication skills
✔️ Problem-solving
✔️ Helping the people of Birmingham

When you become a Citizens Advice Birmingham volunteer, you’ll learn new skills, whilst helping people in Birmingham.

Find out how you can get involved ⤵️
https://bit.ly/46zqqPw

It’s estimated that over 1000 households in Birmingham are eligible for Pension Credit, but not claiming.

Check Citizens Advice website to see if you’re eligible to claim

Check if you can get Pension Credit Check if you can claim Pension Credit, a weekly benefit made up of 2 parts - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit.

Every year, it’s checked that the electoral register is up to date so that everyone who has the right to vote in upcoming elections can have their say.
You may get letters/emails soon, asking you to check your details. Just follow the steps on the letter/email.

⚠️ Have you been scammed?

To protect yourself from more risks, let your bank know your financial information might have been stolen.

We can help you report the scam ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49Pz6Sh