We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward. We offer free, confidential advice to everyone in Weymouth and Portland.
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The Citizens Advice Weymouth & Portland feed has now merged with Central Dorset Citizens Advice. Thank you for following us. You can make sure you continue to get news and information from Weymouth & Portland by following @CentralDorsetCA
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Why should you register your appliances?
➡️ Stay updated on safety repairs or recalls
➡️ Improve your after sales service
➡️ Keep in touch with upgrade news
More here ⤵️ #CheckItOut
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset (Weymouth/Portland) retweeted
30 Nov 2023
All set up for this morning’s #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay at Nautico Lounge, Weymouth, 9.30-12pm offering free energy saving tips and advice, plus winter warmer giveaways! Come along and see how we can help.
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Don’t forget, we will be merging our feed with Central Dorset Citizens Advice from tomorrow (November 30th). If you haven’t already done so, follow @CentralDorsetCA now to make sure you continue to get messages from Weymouth & Portland CA.
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A power cut might be planned or unplanned - but it's good to be prepared!
Here's what you need to know ⤵️
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset (Weymouth/Portland) retweeted
28 Nov 2023
It's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay on Thursday 30th Nov. We will be at Nautico Lounge, Weymouth, 9.30-12pm offering free energy saving tips and advice, plus winter warmer giveaways! Come along and see how we can help.
@RidgewaterEner1
@WPCAB
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Sometimes we get less than we bargained for, with products sometimes being unsafe and dangerous.
Here’s what to look out for and what to do if something you’ve bought is unsafe #CheckItOut
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Worried about keeping warm this winter? Come along to our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay drop-in at #Weymouth's Nautico Lounge on Thursday.
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Changed your mind about something you’ve bought?
You don’t have an automatic right to get your money back. But there are steps you can take depending on where you bought it.
Our advice can help ⤵️
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset (Weymouth/Portland) retweeted
27 Nov 2023
Free energy advice at #Weymouth’s Nautico Lounge on Thursday 30 Nov 0930-1200. dorsetecho.co.uk/news/239275…
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We’ll help you find a way forward - whoever you are, whatever your problem.
Last year we helped 2.66 million people with one to one advice.
Read more about our impact ⤵️
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There are things you can do if you're having a hard time paying for your energy bills, rent and council tax.
It’s important to check whether you can get extra help or support ⤵️
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We’re seeing consistent issues with parcel deliveries.
Our research found that in the last month 13.3 million people faced a delivery problem with the last parcel they received.
Take a look at our parcel league table ⤵️
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You might be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement if something’s gone wrong with an item you’ve bought.
We can help you understand your consumer rights ⤵️
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We’ll be merging our feed with Central Dorset Citizens Advice on November 30th. Follow them now at @CentralDorsetCA to make sure you continue to get messages from Weymouth & Portland CA when we do.
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You can apply to be added to your electricity network’s priority support register.
Your suppliers might agree to send you bills in large print or braille, or to another person like a family member or carer.
Our advice can help ⤵️
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset (Weymouth/Portland) retweeted
13 Nov 2023
We're committed to going the extra mile which is why we offer additional support to customers through our free Priority Services Register 💙
This #WorldKindnessDay, spread the word to your family and friends by sharing the link below 👇
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You might have the right to time off work to look after your child.
This is called ‘unpaid parental leave’.
Check your parental rights at work ⤵️
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset (Weymouth/Portland) retweeted
10 Nov 2023
Our good friend @Justin_SCF from @Somerset_CF spoke brilliantly when he was interviewed by @bbcpointswest about how vital Surviving Winter is in keeping older and vulnerable people safe and warm.
6 Nov 2023
Thank you @bbcpointswest @DavidGarmston for sharing how @Somerset_CF £1.2m #survivingwinter annual appeal started here in #Somerset. 11mins in bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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New round of community grants open news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/20…
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