Thank you to all of our volunteers. Your dedication, time and energy changes so many lives. You are all heros! We truly couldn't do it without you! 🌟 #ThankYou #ThankYouDay

This year’s Chichester Legal Walk is on Tuesday 14 July - join us! We’re raising funds for free legal advice for our community. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re a seasoned walker or fancy a stroll for a cause. Can’t attend? Sponsor a walker or donate - every little helps 👇

Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm. 📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB Pop in if you need our help! #Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support

🚗 If your car needs repairs or an MOT, take it to an 'approved' garage. These garages have clear complaints procedures and are all approved by the 'Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair', so if something goes wrong you'll have a better chance of resolving your problem 🔧

Whoever you are, whatever your problem - we’ll help you find a way forward 💙 If you need advice or want to join our team, visit our website (link in bio).

You can’t be turned down from viewing or applying for a private rental because you have children or receive welfare benefits. The Renters’ Rights Act means a blanket ban is now illegal 🚫 This is just one of the many changes for private renters under the Renters Rights Act ⤵️

If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you! Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more

To avoid surprise payments this winter, keep topping up your gas meter over the summer to cover standing charges. For energy queries, contact our specialist team at 0800 145 6879.

Our service holds a huge amount of insight and data about the problems our clients and their wider communities face. Our local advice centres analyse the needs and issues our clients are facing and are able to identify when policies or practices become unfair. #Volunteering #Research #DataAnalysis

The Priority Services Register is a free service designed to provide additional support to people that might need it 🤝 By joining, you can receive tailored assistance from your energy supplier to meet your specific needs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6E6W50ZeyAQ

WaterSure is a scheme which helps some people with their water bills. 💧 To apply, you must be on benefits and need to use a lot of water either for medical reasons or because your household has a certain number of school-age children. Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4eOUSu9

💤 Nobody likes to wait. 💤 👥 We help thousands of people each year, and this means waiting times can increase for our services. 📩 Why not try our email advice, where you can receive the same quality of advice? 🕓 Reduce the time you wait 🔗 Visit www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

📣 We have recently opened a NEW drop-in service in Rustington. You can find our adviser at St Peter & St Paul Church - 77 The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL. 1st Wednesday every month 4pm - 6pm (in the church) 3rd Wednesday every month 4pm - 6pm (in the church hall) No appointment necessary!

Energy prices are increasing.💡 If you’re worried, there are things you can do. ➡️ Talk to your supplier and let them know you’re struggling to pay. ➡️ Check to see if there are any benefits or grants that you can get. ➡️ Contact our Energy Team: 0800 145 6879 or see our website.

Heading to a festival this summer? Remember your CO alarm! 🚨 Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas from burning fossil fuels that is odourless and colourless. NEVER bring lit or smouldering barbecues inside tents, awnings, or caravans. Stay safe and have fun ✌️

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July. Disabled people still face unfair treatment and harmful stereotypes. Disability Pride helps change the conversation. It’s a chance to speak up, be proud, and create change. Stand with us as an ally this Disability Pride Month!

If you’re on a low income or unemployed, you may be able to claim #UniversalCredit. It might be worth claiming Universal Credit if: ➡️ You’ve lost your job and have no income. ➡️ Your income has dropped, but you’re still working. Call our Help to Claim phone number ➡️ 0800 144 8 444

⚠️ We've been alerted to a doorstep scam in Sussex. Fraudsters knock on elderly residents’ doors, claim to be from the council and demand payment for drain repairs, asking for bank cards and PINs before disappearing. Seven incidents this month, with losses over £35,000. Please share.

🌞 Check out our 'Summer Top Tips' to keep you cool and save you money on your energy bills!

Bought something that's faulty? It doesn't matter if you bought the item new or secondhand - you'll still have rights. If you're not sure what your rights are? The @citizensadvice.bsky.social online tool can help ⤵️ www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/som...

🚨 Breaking news: from today, it's no longer a crime to sleep rough in England and Wales. The Vagrancy Act has finally been repealed. For more than 200 years, this archaic law criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. But no more.

❄️ Beat the heat with an efficient fridge! 🌞 Regular cleaning and defrosting can help reduce your energy bills, as fridges and freezers can use up to 13% of household energy. Keep it cool and save money! 💡❄️ #EnergySaving #SummerTips

**NEW OPENING TIME** The ‘Community Food Hub’ is open in #BognorRegis this Wednesday (1 Jul) from 10.30am to 11.30am. Bognor Youth and Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JZ Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it with a selection of mixed groceries for a small donation! 🍅 🥦 🥕

Our monthly team this morning will feature a guest speaker from 'Here - Rethinking Our Health' - a community-led initiative to support people who live every day with the reality of long-term conditions. We're excited to learn more! @wsccnews.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social

Whether you own your home or rent it, knowing where to start with energy improvements can be overwhelming. Check out the brand new, free resource for #Chichester and #Horsham and #Crawley residents - The 'Energy Saving Plan Builder' ⤵️

We can help anyone in #WestSussex with 1-1 support on topics like: 💷 Creating a budget plan 💷 Accessing grants 💷 Preparing for debt advice 💷 Understanding bills and more Call 01903 251982 or email [email protected] #DebtAdvice #MoneyAdvice

Our Wick drop-in service is open every Friday from 1pm - 4:30pm. 📍 Wick Surgery, 66 Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7EB Pop in if you need our help! #Littlehampton #WestSussex #Advice #Support

🚗 When should you appeal a parking ticket? It all depends on the type of parking ticket you have been given. It’s free to make an informal appeal by contacting whoever gave you the parking ticket, so it’s always worth trying ⤵️

Anyone can reach a crisis for many reasons. If you need a foodbank voucher, we can help. Once issued, your voucher can be swapped for three days' emergency food at your nearest foodbank. Pop into one of our advice centres for support. #FoodHelp #Support

If you hadn't noticed, it's been very hot this week 🥵 The main risks posed by a heatwave are dehydration, overheating (which is especially bad if you have heart or breathing problems), heat exhaustion and heatstroke. For tips on staying cool and what to do in an emergency, check the nhs website.

The costs for using a portable AC vary by system, it's age and efficiency, how long you use it for, and how well insulated your property is. They usually cost about 20–68p/hour (depending on wattage/tariff). For comparison, a pedestal fan is under 2p/hour, so use AC only on the hottest days. 👇️

Our Midhurst Outreach will remain closed for the foreseeable future. If you urgently need advice, you can drop into one of our other advice centres (details on our website) or you can send us a message here ⤵️ www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice

💧 If you’re on a low income, your water company might offer you a discount on your bill called a #SocialTariff. Who is eligible for help and the level of support varies depending on your water company ⤵️

🎟️ Raffle Tickets Now Available! To support our fundraising, tickets for our Summer Raffle are now on sale – just £1 each! Pop into either our Bognor Regis or Chichester Advice Centres to get yours (details on our website). We’ve got some fantastic prizes up for grabs, including 👇

If the cost of living is putting pressure on you, check if you can apply for or increase benefits - you may qualify even if you work, have savings or own a home. Other entitlements depend on your circumstances - age, disability or having a child. #CostOfLiving #Benefits

If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you! Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.

#CarbonMonoxide (CO) gas is undetectable by sight, smell, sound, or taste, making it hard to know if it's present. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness and loss of consiousness. Test your alarm today! #COPoisoning #Ventilation #COAlarm #COSafety #Symptoms

⚠️ If you get a text asking you to pay to get your parcel or reschedule the delivery, it’s usually a scam. ❌ Don’t click any links - delivery companies won’t ask you to pay them through a link in a text.

This year’s Chichester Legal Walk is on Tuesday 14 July - join us! We’re raising funds for free legal advice for our community. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re a seasoned walker or fancy a stroll for a cause. Can’t attend? Sponsor a walker or donate - every little helps 👇

After leaving school, you have several options including further education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce. You can explore vocational training, consider a gap year, or pursue self-directed study. It's also a good time to gain work experience through internships or volunteering 👇

⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️ Extreme heat across parts of central/southern England and Wales Wednesday 0900 - Thursday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

🌳🌞 If you have an outside space, air drying your clothes not only saves energy & reduces your carbon footprint, but it also extends the life of your garments by being gentler on fabrics. Air drying can also help you save money on electricity bills! Embrace the eco-friendly way to dry your laundry🌿

Get face-to-face advice and information, without an appointment, by attending one of our drop-in sessions. You can find us in #BognorRegis, #Chichester and #Littlehampton this week!

It's going to be a scorcher this week🌞 Keep cool 😎 Find shade, wear light clothing, drink plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. Don't forget to slather on sunscreen before heading out and check in on vulnerable loved ones. Stay safe! #BeatTheHeat

Happy #FathersDay. We hope you're having a great day, but we know that days like this can be tough for lots of different reasons. Samaritans are there for you if you're struggling 💚 📱 116 123 ✉️ [email protected]

The Summer Solstice (Litha to Pagans and Wiccans; Alban Hefin to Druids) marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer ☀️ It honours nature’s abundance, and is traditionally celebrated with music, readings and rituals. It is a spiritual time for reflection and renewal. Happy Solstice!

You don't need to have UK citizenship to use our services. We offer advice on immigration, debt, work and much more. Head to our website to find out more (link in bio). #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeDay #SolidarityWithRefugees

❔ Not sure what your choices are when it comes to energy tariffs? Our Energy Team can help you ➡️ switch suppliers ➡️ switch to a different tariff with your current supplier

If you'd struggle to get to one of our centres because of a health condition or caring responsibility, we can come to you! Our Home Visiting Service covers #Arun, #Chichester and the surrounding areas. You can get advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, family, energy, employment & more.

Our Social Prescribers can help you find a new hobby, connect with your community or manage health issues - whatever matters to you. Our team may not be medically trained, but can help you take control of your wellbeing and link in with your healthcare providers 👇