South Derbyshire
Citizens Advice Bureau

114 Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9NR

For Appointments call Adviceline Derbyshire- 08444 111 308 from a Landline, or from a Mobile call 0300 3300 650 or 01283 210109.
Other Enquiries - 01283 210108

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About Us

Aims and Principles
Annual Report 2010 2011
Bureau GP Project Report
PCT Newsletter - October 2011
Organisation Structure

At South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau we offer free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects.

We can work with you to sort out any debt worries and claim all the benefits you may be entitled to.

We can advise on legal matters, answer questions about immigration, and we have lots of experience on family and personal matters too.

We offer tribunal representation for welfare rights and specialist multi-debt casework.

We speak up for change in social policies; from our clients experience we can see where services and policies are failing.

We are a member of Citizens Advice, which provides the extensive information system we use to advise clients and sets standards for advice, training, equal opportunities and accessibility in the bureau

Get Advice

You can see or telephone an Adviser at our offices or at your local GP Surgery.

Our Opening Times - Details of where and how to access our service. Note our telephone assessment sessions have been extended.
On Line Advice - Fact Sheets in English and other languages
Contact Us

We have a caseworker funded by Macmillan Cancer Care who can provide advice to cancer patients and their carers / partners.  To make an appointment ask your GP or Health Professional for a referral, contact the Macmillan Benefits Helpline on 01246 828852, or contact us directly.

 

Volunteer for Us

We could not provide the service we do if it were not for our dedicated team of volunteers. If you have at least 5 hours you can spare each week and would like to join our team please see our volunteer pages.

 

 

 

Latest News

bullet Energy Week- Worried about rising gas and electricity bills? Help is available. See poster attached or visit www.bigenergyweek.org.uk.
bullet Christmas Debt Going into the New Year. Money Advice staff are concerned about a recent surge in clients getting deeper and deeper into debt to fund Christmas. See our press release.
bullet Mortgage Worries? If you are worried about keeping up with your mortgage repayments, or if you are already in arrears then we can help. Our advice is Free, Confidentail & Independent.
bullet Communitiy Oil Buying Scheme Aims to Cut Costs - Rural Action Derbyshire is delighted to announce the launch of a new domestic heating oil venture. See press release for more information.
bullet The Cold Weather Plan for England will be issued on 1 November 2011 by the Department of Health and NHS. The Plan provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold weather as part of wider winter planning and announces the ‘Warm Homes, Healthy People’ fund. For more information see DH Health Publication.
bullet Last year we helped clients to manage £3,872,632.80 in debts. For more statistics and case studies see our newly published Annual Report.
bullet Benefits Tests Failing the Sick - Worrying increase in number of sick people finding their benefits cut following work capability assessments. Press release
bullet Benefits Tests Failing the Sick - Worrying increase in number of sick people finding their benefits cut following work capability assessments. Press release
bullet Free Solicitor Appointments - We have teamed up with Fishers Solicotors to offer a free specialist appointment with a solicitor - at our offices. - Press release.
bullet Tackling Scams - Have your Say - Citizens Advice are working with Trading Standards to beat the scamers. We need to know about the scams that affect you. - Take part in the survey.
bullet Rise in Unfair Dismissal Cases - worrying trend uncovered by our Specialist Employment Adviser - Press release.
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New "Adviceline Derbyshire" Telephone Service - Offering extended telephone assessment times including evenings and Saturday mornings. See Opening Times for more information.

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New Specialist Employment Adviser Offering Support to People with Employment Problems - Press release.

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Specialist Money Advice for People with Mental Health Issues - Press release.

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£907,417 cash generated for Clients seen through PCT Outreach Project - See our latest newsletter for more information.

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Housing Benefit Changes - If you claim you need to read the enclosed leaflet. NHAS Housing Benefit Changes from April 2011.

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South Derbyshire CAB Money Advice Service Under Threat from Government Spending Cuts - Funding Cuts

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The Welfare Reform Bill will be introduced to Parliament early in 2011.  The Bill will pave the way for the introduction of the ‘universal credit’, arguably the biggest change to the welfare state since it began.  It will also provide for many other changes to welfare benefits. See the CAB briefing on the proposed changes.

Save Burton County Court - Read about our successful campaign.
Money Management Courses 
New Offices - We have relocated to new offices at 114 Church Street, Church Gresley. 
Free Transport for pensioners and the disabled.
Free Meeting Room.

 

 

Registered Charity No 1107830
Company Number 5311627