🚨 Just 6 days to go We’re bringing together sector leaders to explore how housing associations can future‑proof their advice services. 👉 Can’t join live? Register now and we’ll share the recording with you after the session: https://bit.ly/4vRgDR2

Today our Chief Executive Liz Bayram shared the Advice Workforce Development Fund (AWDF) working group's recommendations on advice sector workforce pay and conditions at the AWDF report launch: Building the Workforce Capacity of London’s Advice Sector ⬇️ #AWDF #AdviceSector

AI is shaping advice services, are you prepared? Our latest member survey highlights both opportunities and concerns across advice teams, from efficiency gains to risks around accuracy and data protection. Join our free forum to explore more. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4xLTmRX

8 days to go ⏰ How can housing associations reduce rent arrears, protect advice quality, and use AI responsibly? Join our free online forum on Future‑Proofing Housing Association Advice Services. 📆 8 July | 11:00–12:30 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4uGMVNn

How can housing associations work together to deliver more effective support? Join Angela Spence and Linda Allan in our upcoming free forum, to explore partnership approaches that strengthen services and improve outcomes for local communities. 🎟️Book here: https://bit.ly/4evCUfX

📢 Up to £200K in funding for advice services! Our next member Funding Update is packed with opportunities ranging from £7K to £200K. Not a member yet? Join now to receive funding updates like this: https://bit.ly/4ouvUVb Members, make sure to check your inboxes on June 25.

What if admin didn’t take up so much of your team’s time? Join Tamsin Kilby-Jones in our upcoming free forum, to explore how AI can support advisers by integrating with existing systems, generating summaries, and speeding up case handling. 📆 8 July 👉 Secure your place: https://bit.ly/4eJOSUp

Small charities power our communities 💜. As the UK’s largest support network for independent advice services, we strive to power small charities through our membership, offering funding updates, practical support, discounts and more. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4vStlyJ

As AI tools become more widely used, what does this mean for advice delivery and quality? Join Morag Bissett on our upcoming free forum to explore the risks of incorrect AI-generated information and the challenges for advisers navigating these tools. 👉 Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4eoNV2r

When it comes to rent arrears, timing matters. Join Linda Daley (Raise Advice) to explore practical ways to intervene sooner and strengthen housing association advice services during our upcoming free forum on 8 July 👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4a68cZA

Navigating complex systems and processes isn’t always straightforward. AdviceUK Insurance Services offers cover designed to support your advice service when things don't go to plan. 👉Find out more: https://bit.ly/4veoOXy

We're delighted to announce that we've secured a seven-year, £1.5 million Propel grant to support its goal to transform London’s advice sector workforce, supporting advice workers’ entire career journey: bit.ly/4ojJlak

AI is changing advice delivery in housing associations. 👉Join our free online forum, Future-Proofing Housing Association Advice Services, on 8 July to gain practical insight on responding with confidence and strengthening your service: https://bit.ly/4v169OJ

The @nao.org.uk is right: too many people do not know that support exists for debts on essential bills, or how to access it. But support schemes only work if people know they exist.

We welcome the Department for Culture, Media and Sport recognising civil society as a “local first responder” – reaching people early, preventing crises and easing pressure on public services – in their recent report: www.gov.uk/government/p...

This #VolunteersWeek we also want to take a moment to thank all our AdviceUK Trustees for their dedication to the charity, its members and the advice sector as whole.

Our response to the Timms Review of PIP was recently covered by Brighton Argus, Cambridgeshire Live, Kent Live News and many others. We've warned that cuts or tighter eligibility rules for PIP could push free and independent advice services beyond breaking point: https://ow.ly/bmf850Z6JtT

This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the essential role volunteers play across the advice sector. Our member organisation, Waterloo Action Centre, is a brilliant example. @ncvo.bsky.social

Last week, we responded to the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), warning that cuts or tighter eligibility rules could push free & independent advice services beyond breaking point, increasing hardship for disabled people & those with long-term health conditions

AdviceUK members, don’t miss our next forum on Thursday 18 June at 10am. Join us for a session packed with strategic insight and key sector updates. 👉Register and view the full agenda on the member portal: https://bit.ly/4nUW17r See you all then!

The Windrush scandal is not a closed chapter in British history. Our latest blog, written with Black Equity Organisation, explores its ongoing effects, why advice and advocacy support matter, and where to get help. 👉 Read the blog on our website: https://bit.ly/4nPVsMl

Milburn Review acknowledges that for young people, the safety net and early intervention have been absent. It is important to recognise that free and independent advice services have to pick up the pieces, and if the Government wants fewer NEETs, it must invest in these services.

Ahead of the release of the Milburn Review, we published a release on what are advice services seeing with young people and work. Our data shows that the number of advice cases involving young people on employment, training and mental health has risen almost tenfold since 2019.

As AI becomes more common place, advice services need to understand both the benefits and risks associated with the technology and what this might mean for the quality of advice provided. Join this free online webinar to hear perspectives from across the sector: https://bit.ly/4dYLV1X

📢 Up to £500K in funding for advice services! Our next member Funding Update, coming to you 28 May, is packed with nationwide opportunities. Not a member yet? Join to receive funding updates like this: https://bit.ly/48VfMFP

We’re hiring! Join AdviceUK as our Commercial Partnership Manager. 📍 Home-based with occasional London travel 💼 Part time (28 hours/0.8FTE) 💰 FTE £42,000–£47,000 depending on experience (actual salary £33,600–£37,600). 👉 Apply by 10 June: https://ow.ly/LLeq50Z34bT

We’re delighted to share that our member Glen Oaks Housing Association has secured further Advice in Accessible Settings (AiAS) funding. 👉 Read more about the project: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/glen-oaks-secures-further-three-years-of-funding-for-vital-advice-services

We welcome any measures to cut energy bills and protect low-income and vulnerable households. However, more clarity is needed on when the Energy Debt Relief Scheme will be rolled out, and how advice services will be supported in referring potential beneficiaries. #KingsSpeech

We welcome the introduction of the Clean Water Bill. Last year, we responded to the Independent Water Commission Call. #KingsSpeech

Today's King's Speech contained important announcements with implications for advice services and their clients. #KingsSpeech

Following last week’s local elections, our message to all political parties is to consider the impact of any cuts to local authority funding on free and independent advice services and the people they support.

With the local elections now behind us, AdviceUK is reminding all political parties that any cuts to local authority funding would be deeply concerning for free independent advice services.

Every year, thousands of women are pushed out of work, into poverty or treated unfairly due to pregnancy or maternity leave. That's why, this #MaternalMentalHealthWeek, we're highlighting the vital work of Maternity Action. 👉 To learn more visit: maternityaction.org.uk

We’re delighted to be supporting a new collaboration between West of Scotland Housing Association, Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association and Willowacre Trust. 👉 Read more about the project in Scottish Housing News: https://ow.ly/cXnc50YOWpC

Following a successful competitive tendering and procurement exercise, AdviceUK has been appointed by the Scottish Government once again, to distribute and manage the Advice in Accessible Settings fund. 👉 Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4tS2guP

📢 Scottish Member Forum reminder! AdviceUK Scottish members joining our forum on 27 May at 10AM, make sure to check your inboxes for the link to join. 📥Can't see the invite? Check your junk folders and make sure to list AdviceUK as a trusted sender.

Private renting is entering a new chapter. 👉If you provide advice on housing, or your service users are unaware of the changes, find out more about the Renters’ Rights Act at: gov.uk/renters-right

AdviceUK has responded to the Home Office’s consultation on a new Independent Appeals Body. The proposals risk adding pressure to advice services that are at the tipping point, weakening decision quality and eroding the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers.

We’re hiring! Join AdviceUK as our Policy and External Affairs Manager (Scotland), where you will have the opportunity to set up and manage our policy and public affairs activities in Scotland. 👉 Apply by 12pm on 22 May: https://ow.ly/nLSe50YSjmr

From May 1st, renting is changing across England. Our brilliant member organisation Housing Matters has brought together trusted resources to help advisers, renters and landlords understand the changes and where to find reliable advice. Visit: https://we-rent.org.uk/

The advice sector needs long‑term solutions. That’s why we work with and for members to influence policy, strengthen services and drive sustainable change. 👉 Discover what AdviceUK membership can do for you: https://bit.ly/4mISqc7 Thank you to Working Families for your continued support.

The Home Office has published a consultation on "Family returns: Reforming asylum support and enforcing family returns". It includes radical proposals on the "physical handling of children" during enforced family returns: depositedpapers.parliament.uk/depositedpap...

AdviceUK welcomes the Government’s recently announced improvements to how council tax debt will be collected.

📢 Up to £20 Million in funding for advice services! Our next member Funding Update, coming to you April 30, might be the biggest one yet, with 6 new opportunities ranging from £10K to £20M. Not a member yet? Join to receive funding updates like this: https://bit.ly/4dNHR5d

You asked, we did. AdviceUK members can now access the full FCA reporting guide through the member portal, including how to submit your CCR007 return, and an example of an already filed return: https://bit.ly/4cehh3Z

Advisers’ time is almost always stretched to the limit. AdvicePro’s new integration with Policy in Practice’s Benefits Calculator and Apply Once is here to help change that. 👉Join us for a live demo on 30 April at 10am: https://ow.ly/wctu50YMGbp

Advisers’ time is almost always stretched to the limit. AdvicePro’s new integration with Policy in Practice’s Benefits Calculator and Apply Once is here to help change that. 👉Join us for a live demo on 30 April at 10am: https://ow.ly/vhyh50YMGgV

Only 2 days to go! AdviceUK members don't forget to sign up for our forum this Wednesday 22 April at 10AM. To see the full agenda and to register, visit the AdviceUK Portal: bit.ly/3QLrUTl

👉 We want to hear from you. Our 2026 Member Survey closes next Monday, April 20. By sharing your experience you can help us support you better and enter a prize draw for a chance to win £500. If your main contact hasn’t received the link, please get in touch: adviceuk.org.uk/about/contact

Great to see our concerns about how people needing advice are exploited by rogue immigration advisers featured in Law Society Gazette. This highlights the need for more resources and support for the accessible, free, trusted, independent advice sector: www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/politic...