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Don’t be rushed Don’t be Hushed New Forest Citizens Advice is calling on residents in the New Forest Area to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever cons that fleece them of thousands of pounds. … Continued

Join us in demanding a safe and settled future for renters New Forest is focussing on this, but also wants to gain an understanding of what it’s like for all renters, private and Council/Housing Association. We are carrying out a … Continued

Are you prepared for Universal Credit? Universal Credit is the new benefit for people of working age. It will eventually replace six existing benefits. People who are currently getting benefits with no changes in circumstances will stay on their existing … Continued

Be Pension Wise Date: 25 March 2015 The rules for taking personal pensions are changing. From 6 April 2015 you’ll be able to access and use your pension pot in any way you want if you’re aged 55 or over. … Continued

New Forest CAB Client Satisfaction Survey We are delighted with the results of our recent client satisfaction survey. The results reflected the high quality of service provided by the advisers, with most questions receiving an approval rating of 99% or … Continued

New Forest CAB AGM 2014 The New Forest Citizens Advice Bureau held its AGM on Thursday 27th November in the Council Chamber, Lymington Town Hall. The meeting, chaired by Jeremy Taylor, Chair of the Bureau, approved the Annual Accounts and … Continued

Get the Best Energy Deal On 22nd October staff we held a stall at Ringwood Market. Speaking to some 30 people on saving energy, handing out leaflets giving energy saving tips and magnetic temperature gauges. We will continue to focus … Continued

Make big energy savings 20th – 24th October 2014 Find out how to check, switch and insulate to save money and energy. Following on from our successful Big Energy Savings Week in January 2014, you can pop into any of … Continued

Pre-payment meter users face poor service, lack of innovation and lack of choice. Help us get a fairer deal and join our campaign. Sign our Petition Find out more about the campaign #Fairprepay

The New Forest Citizens Advice Bureau has a new Chief Executive Officer. Andy Clapper succeeds the previous CEO, Florence Gallien, who has moved to a post in NHS management. Andy himself enjoyed a long and successful career in the NHS … Continued