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Consumer Friend aims to make consumer rights easy to understand for everyone!

Joined July 2022
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“It’s not just a mortgage. It’s someone’s future.” Our very own Louise highlights what brokers and lenders need to know to better support disabled customers Read the full piece here modernlender.co.uk/blogs/dis… #DisabilityAwareness #MortgageSupport #ConsumerRights #ConsumerFriend

Disability and Mortgages: What Every Broker and Lender Should Know

When someone living with a disability approaches the idea of home ownership, their first thoughts are not just about affordability says Louise Baxter MBE, CEO at Consumer Friend

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Avoid nasal tanning sprays or nasal tanners. These products promise an all-over tan without sun exposure but they are unregulated, can be unsafe, and contain potentially risky substances like Melanotan 2. Read more about the risks here. #CostofBeauty
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Myth: All chargers that fit are safe. Fact: Only use chargers recommended by the manufacturer to avoid overheating and fire risks. #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe Visis consumerfriend.org.uk/campai… to find out how you can support the campaign and help save lives.
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🚨 Would you risk your home—or your life—for a cheap e-bike battery? 🔥 Fires from fake lithium batteries spread in seconds. 🧯 Nearly impossible to put out. 🚫 Many sold online are unsafe. 📽️ Watch share our video. Stay safe. #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe #WattCouldGoWrong
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🚴‍♂️⚠️ E-Bikes & E-Scooters: Hidden Fire Hazards! ⚠️🛴 Did you know that fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters have tripled since 2020? Read more: consumerfriend.org.uk/blogs/… #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #storesafe
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How would you react if something exploded 💥 and caught on fire 🔥 in your lounge? This guy didn't have the textbook reaction, far from it! #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe Check out our podcast 🎤 on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. consumerfriend.org.uk
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Lithium-ion batteries power your e-bike. But did you know improper charging can cause fires?🧵👇 #BuySafe: Avoid second-hand or counterfeit items. #ChargeSafe: Ventilated area, unplug when done, no overnight charging! #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe: Cool & dry,
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Join our movement. Fires🔥related to unsafe e-bikes🚲and e-scooters🛴are on the rise. Help everyone to #BuySafe #ChargeSafe and #StoreSafe, download the campaign materials now - consumerfriend.org.uk/campai… Blog and podcast🎤here - consumerfriend.org.uk/blogs/… Watt are you waiting for?
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The @TDS Charitable Foundation has launched a free website to help tenants resolve housing issues faster and with confidence. •Find the right dispute resolution service •Learn your rights •Resolve problems early 🌐 Visit: myhousinggateway.org.uk to find out more!
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"Reminder: Your e-bike battery is NOT a marshmallow. Stop roasting it near heat sources. 🔥🚴 “ Want a fun experiment? Place your battery near a radiator and see how fast you can evacuate your home. (Actually, don't. Just store it properly.) #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe
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You lucky people! just when you thought that our legendry podcast was over, we are back! Product safety expert, Geraldine Cosh discusses dangers of the batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters, how and why we should #BuySafe. Search 'Consumer Friend' on your podcast platform
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WATT Could Go Wrong highlights the dangers of unsafe storage and charging of e-bikes & e-scooters. Download materials for FREE. consumerfriend.org.uk/campai… Adam spent a disproportionate amount of time creating videos, so please share & make him happy. #BuySafe #ChargeSafe #StoreSafe
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💔 Think you’d never be a victim of online deception? Think again. In our latest episode, Anna Rowe (@LoveSaidUK) shares how trust is manipulated in romance fraud—and how to protect yourself. 🎧 Listen now! - just search consumer Friend on your podcast platform #RomanceFraud
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📣 Consumer Friend are delighted to share that we will be running FREE training for Social Housing Providers on safety issues concerning e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Supporting the Government Campaign by the Office of Product Safety and Standards ‘Buy Safe Be Safe Charge Safe’ – we will be sharing information on the potential dangers caused by unsafe products and tips to prevent consumers from harm.
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Interested? Sign up via our campaign page and we will be in touch with information😁 consumerfriend.org.uk/campai… #consumerfriend #consumervulnerability #consumerprotection

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Campaigns page - Here you will find information on specific campaigns that Consumer friend have run.

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📣 On 17th March 2025 we are running a FREE webinar for social housing providers to provide you with information on how your consumers can BUY SAFE, CHARGE SAFE, STORE SAFE and STAY SAFE.
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To sign up please ‘sign up to our campaigns’. We will provide you with all the campaign information so it’s a no brainer! 😁 Click here for more information on this and other campaigns: consumerfriend.org.uk/campai… #consumerfriend #consumervulnerability #consumerprotection

Consumer Friend

Campaigns page - Here you will find information on specific campaigns that Consumer friend have run.

consumerfriend.org.uk
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There has recently been a spate of fires caused by e bikes and e scooter batteries. 🔥 Consumer Friend is launching Buy Safe Be Safe Charge Safe’ a campaign on e-bikes and e-scooter safety. 🛴
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🌴 Before you go looking for that ‘Special last minute’ Holiday offer – take a minute to look at our guide to help you get the best holiday. 😌 Knowing your rights will help you have peace of mind for your next adventure. ✈️ 🔗 consumerfriend.org.uk/pre-sh… #consumerfriend
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