Unsure if you're entitled to paid holidays? We have #advice for you. ✅ You have a right to paid holidays if you’re an employee or worker - including agency workers. ℹ️ You have to take your holiday in a period called a ‘leave year’. More info: https://bit.ly/4apanXf#advice #Summer2026 #Plymouth

Major sporting events like the #FIFAWorldCup can bring increased fear & risk for people experiencing domestic violence. If this is happening to you or someone you know, you're not alone - help is available ⤵️

Are you looking for a role where you can have a positive impact on people's lives? Take a look at our current vacancies ⤵️ ✨ Telephone Debt Adviser ✨ MAPS Telephone Line Administrator 💙 Who we're looking for: compassionate and non-judgmental individuals who are committed to our values 👇

Our top tips to stay safe from scams when booking you summer holiday 🏝️⤵️ #Plymouth #ConsumerRights #ShopAware

Flight delayed or cancelled? We’ve got advice on what you’re entitled to. You might be able to get compensation, or support such as food and drink or overnight accommodation. Find out more on our website:⤵️ https://bit.ly/48OMHfb #ShopAware #ConsumerRights #Plymouth #Summer2026 #TravelTips

Sharing a bit of a different update today! Our booking for this year's Central Park Fun Day included a 'tree fee' to plant a tree & help offset events industry carbon emissions💚 We loved this idea from Diverse Events CIC & so we opted to plant some additional trees 🌱 ⤵️

Celebrating #LearningDisabilityWeek 💙 This year's theme is #DoYouSeeMe, making sure that people with a learning disability are included & valued in all areas of life. Visit Mencap's website to find out how you can get involved this week ➡️https://tinyurl.com/bdd36f3b ⤵️

We've updated our events calendar & we're looking forward to seeing you all at some great community events & festivals this summer! This week we'll be at events celebrating #RefugeeWeek💙 Where you can find us 📆 tinyurl.com/s57tds95 #Plymouth #Summer2026

Myth: I can’t get Universal Credit (UC) Carer's Element - I earn too much Fact: unlike Carer's Allowance, there's no earnings threshold, so your income only affects your overall UC calculation Contact to find out if you could get an extra £209.34 from UC https://tinyurl.com/wkm5pr5b #CarersWeek

Opportunities to join our team! ✨ MaPS Telephone Line Administrator ✨ Local Services Department Manager ✨ Telephone Debt Adviser Alongside making a difference in your community & beyond, you'll also benefit from employee benefits including ⤵

Are you looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill? 💡This #CarersWeek we can help you understand your rights and what support you’re entitled to ➡ https://bit.ly/47FEJ80#CarersWeek #SupportForCarers #VisibleAndValued #Plymouth #YoungCarers

Prepping for your Summer holiday involves more than just deciding which sunglasses to take! Check you’ve got everything you need for a stress-free trip and #ShopAware😎 https://bit.ly/48Rwx4C#ShopAware😎 #Summer2026 #TravelHacks #ConsumerRights #TravelAdvice #Plymouth

Just some of the 'thank yous' for our amazing volunteers in #VolunteersWeek2026! We hope you all had a great time celebrating ✨ Find out more about volunteering with us ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4pwpv9mt #Plymouth Music: Fun Musician: AlexGuz URL: https://tinyurl.com/2b9p6hjn

Celebrating #VolunteersWeek! 🥳 Here in #Plymouth, our volunteers support us in so many ways - as advisers, campaigners, trustees & more! They’re often the first face you’ll see when you walk through our front door, making sure you get the help you need 💙⤵️

If you've lost your job because your employer's gone out of business, you may be wondering what your rights are. Our new #blogpost takes you through what support you may be entitled to. Read it here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/mrx9uzsj#blogpost #EmploymentRights #Plymouth

We’re joining organisations across #Plymouth to say a massive thank you to our volunteers! 🌟⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_FW55vwmA0Y To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, there are exciting free opportunities for volunteers in the city throughout June – find out more here 🌞 https://tinyurl.com/2nzsutns

This week we’ve been busy submitting our response to the government’s #TimmsReview on #PersonalIndependencePayment, making sure the voices of our local & national clients are heard. An important part of our response was raising awareness of how the #PIP process is currently working for veterans.

✨ New opportunities to join our team! ✨ Local Services Manager 💷Starting salary £33,593.04 ℹ Lead our team of staff & volunteer gateway assessors Telephone Debt Adviser 💷 Starting salary £27,128.40 ℹ Provide empowering debt & energy advice by telephone & webchat ⤵️

We had a great time raising funds for the fantastic @shekinahcharity.bsky.social at our office bake sale last week 🧁 Thank you to our talented bakers & to everyone who stopped by, helping us to raise over £200!

❌ Myth: I can only get help for 2 of my children from Universal Credit ✅ Fact: The government removed the 2 child limit from 6th April this year, so you could get the #UniversalCredit (UC) child element for all children in your household

📢 Update about our services next Tuesday 📢 Our adviceline service on 0808 278 7910 will be closing at 1pm next Tuesday 19th May, so the team can enjoy a wellbeing afternoon together. Our Information Centre at Cobourg House will be open as usual. #Plymouth

With #CouncilTax bills increasing from last month, you might be wondering if you can get any support with your payments. Take a look at our latest 💡#BlogPost💡to make sure you're not missing out on options like #CouncilTaxSupport & more📝 https://tinyurl.com/y8r923an#CouncilTax#BlogPost💡to#CouncilTaxSupport#Plymouth #AskAnAdviser

Resharing this classic 🙈 for #LoanSharkAwareness Week 🦈 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ML_Ud_BxKc Remember – if you’ve borrowed money from a loan shark, you’ve not done anything wrong & help is available. Find out more with our #EasyRead guide ⤵️ https://tinyurl.com/5debrvyn#LoanSharkAwareness#EasyRead #StopLoanSharks

🙋Are you a #Plymouth resident who's applied for #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP)? Share your experience in our short online survey! ➡️ forms.office.com/e/44x441Y2iK Anything you share will stay anonymous, & we'll use it to ⤵️

Be on the lookout for this #WinterFuelPayment scam 👀⤵️ #ScamAlert #ScamAware #Plymouth

Did you know? 📝 Your employment contract is your legal agreement with your employer. They have to give you a written statement of the main terms of your employment contract, like the hours you have to work. More #advice ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4tK2bt6#advice #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights #Plymouth

❌ Myth: I have savings, so I can’t claim #UniversalCredit (UC) ✅Fact: Savings won't affect your entitlement until they're more than £6,000, & will only stop you from being entitled if they're over £16,000.

Next week! Come along to Plymouth Methodist Central Hall to find out what mental health & wellbeing support is available in #Plymouth 💙 📆 Thursday 14th May, midday to 4pm 🎫 All welcome, free to attend We hope to see you there. #FreeEvent #LocalSupport #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

The #RentersRightsAct is here! From today, you have more rights & greater security as a private renter. What’s changed ⤵️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=rentersrights#RentersRightsAct #RentersRights #YourRightsExplained #Plymouth

Reminder! We're looking for Telephone Debt Advisers to join our friendly team! See yourself: 🌞 providing empathetic, empowering advice to help people resolve their debts, & - 🌞 using your passion for social justice to support our campaigns to build a fairer society? ⤵️

Carer's Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people 💙 ✔️ Check if you’re eligible on our website https://bit.ly/45x5rNU #CarersAllowance #SupportForCarers #Plymouth #AdviceInPlymouth

Are you a #Plymouth resident who’s recently applied for #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP)? Complete our #survey & share your experience! We’re working with Improving Lives Plymouth & other Plymouth organisations to understand how the #PIP process is currently working for local people ⤵️

Don't forget you’ll need photo ID to vote in the upcoming local elections. If you don’t have an accepted form of ID, you’ll need to apply for a voter authority certificate by 5pm on 28 April. Find out more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3CVMNBy #LocalElections #Plymouth #VoterID

Our friends at @mencap.org.uk are raising awareness about people with learning disabilities and autistic people's right to vote. Take a look at their step-by-step easy read guides to voting ⤵️ https://www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-mencap/elections/guides-voting

#BackBilling is when your energy supplier charges you for energy you’ve used in the past. ❌ They usually can’t bill you for energy you used over 12 months ago. We can help if your supplier tries to overcharge you ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4dDna9G#BackBilling #EnergyBillsExplained #EnergyBillsHelp #Advice #Plymouth

There are things you can do if you think you've been charged too much for your energy ⚡⤵️

#HiringNow! Join our team as a Telephone Debt Adviser & have a real impact by - ✨ Providing tailored advice with empathy, empowering people to find a way forward with their debts ✨ Supporting our campaigns work, helping to build a fairer, more equitable society A bit more about the role ⤵️

Reminder for people who live, work or study in #Plymouth! You can now get tailored information & signposting support straight to your inbox 📩 Looking for a way to get help that fits in around work, childcare or uni? Why not give our email service a try ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/bdencdj7

Don't forget that you can drop in & get #advice from us across #Plymouth! 🌊 This week you can find us in - Southway - Barne Barton - Plymstock - Efford - Honicknowle - Derriford Hospital (specialist support for Devon & Cornwall families affected by blood cancers/disorders) ⤵️

Has your employer #underpaid you or deducted some of your wages? Check your payslip to find out what the problem is. Understand your work rights with our #advice ⤵️ https://bit.ly/45ntE9f#underpaid#advice#YourRightsExplained #EmployeeRights #RightsAtWork #Plymouth

❗If you’re on a low income, it’s important you find out what benefits you might be able to get. Our free online advice can help ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4lLoprq #CostOfLivingSupport #HelpWithLivingCosts #BenefitsAdvice #BenefitChecks #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth

Have you been contacted by your benefit office about a #BenefitOverpayment? This can happen for a number of reasons, & action might be taken to recover the overpayment. Understand your rights ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4ssf7CW#BenefitOverpayment? #YourRightsExplained #BenefitsAdvice #Plymouth

Applying for #UniversalCredit? Our #HelpToClaim team can support you to: ✅ check your entitlement ✅ complete the application ✅ get ready for your 1st Jobcentre appointment ✅ check your 1st payment is right Get #advice by phone or webchat: citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/benefits/#UniversalCredit?#HelpToClaim#advice#Plymouth

Getting a letter saying bailiffs will visit your home can be very worrying. If you're in this situation, it's best to seek #advice on your rights & options as soon as you can. Find out more with our #blogpost ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/hzmtbztp#advice#blogpost#Plymouth #DebtAdvice #YourRightsExplained

Update for #DualNationals with valid EU Settlement Scheme status! You can now travel to the UK using your other passport (just make sure your it's linked to your #EUSS status on your UKVI account) – you don’t have to wait until you’ve got your British passport ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/497ms7ae

With #Easter just around the corner, you might be wondering if you have to work the #BankHoliday Check out our latest #BlogPost to understand your rights https://tinyurl.com/mryrrh6s#Easter#BankHoliday#BlogPost#EmploymentRights #YourRightsExplained #Plymouth #BlogPost #Easter2026 #EasterBankHolidayWeekend

Easter opening hours! 🐣 Our services will be closed on Friday 3rd April & Monday 6th April for the Easter bank holidays. We'll re-open as normal on 7th April. Get #advice while we're closed: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/#adviceHappy #Easter to everyone who will be celebrating! #Plymouth

The #EnergyPriceCap, which controls what most households pay for energy, is going down on 1st April📉 If you're on a price-capped tariff, send a meter reading to your supplier before the 1st to make sure you pay the new lower rate for energy used after the cap change #EnergyBillsUK #Advice #Plymouth

#StatutorySickPay (SSP) is changing! From 6th April 2026, the #EmploymentRightsAct 2025 means that: ✅ SSP will be paid from the 1st full day of sickness absence (rather than the 4th day) ✅ The lower earnings limit will be removed, making SSP available to all employees regardless of weekly earnings

🚨Update about our opening hours tomorrow 🚨 Our services will open at 10.30am instead of the usual time tomorrow, to give us time to get together for an office meeting. Get advice while we're closed ➡️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us #Plymouth #Advice #Updates