Produced by Shipston Town Council – www.shipstononline.org As we head into the New Year, Shipston residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the free Citizens’ Advice service to help get 2012 off to a good start. Stratford Citizens’ Advice Bureau...
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Produced by Shipston Town Council – www.shipstononline.org As we head into the New Year, Shipston residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the free Citizens’ Advice service to help get 2012 off to a good start. Stratford Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) operates a weekly outreach service on Wednesdays at Clark House and regularly helps people facing a broad range of issues, from debt and legal problems to housing and welfare benefits. January can be a particularly tough month financially as people pay off their Christmas purchases and often face higher fuel bills during the cold weather. However, many people who have used the CAB service have been surprised by what support is available, whether it’s simply helping people to manage their finances or tap into benefits they didn’t know they were entitled to. Sue Green, manager of the service, said: “Nationally, our statistics show that approximately 50% of people will contact Citizens’ Advice for help at some point in their lifeti
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