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Make sure you’re protected against Carbon Monoxide
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when carbon fuels don’t burn completely. This gas is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’ because it is invisible, odourless, poisonous and can kill quickly. We’re raising awareness of the...
Help if you’re struggling with school costs
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Help with energy costs during school holidays
The cost of energy and food is so high now. With the kids home from school for thesummer, I’m having to pay more for lunches and snacks. I’m worried about how I’llput food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going tobe left without any...
Greater Manchester Pension Top Up Campaign 2022
Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton are supporting phase two of the Greater Manchester Pension Top Up campaign 2022. The campaign which is running across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs is being coordinated by the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and Greater Manchester...
What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Making home improvements and avoiding cowboy builders
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Celebrating Volunteers Week 2022
This year, we’re celebrating Volunteers Week to recognise and celebrate the amazing contribution our volunteers at Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton have made across our service. Hear from three of our volunteers on how they started volunteering and what it means to...
Supporting residents affected by the Ukraine conflict
How can I bring a family member over from Ukraine? The government has made special rules so you can now ‘sponsor’ a family member and bring them to the UK. If you want to sponsor your partner, your relationship must have started before 1 January 2022 and you can also...
Help if you’re being discriminated against at work
I recently applied for a job at a local pub which offered National Minimum Wage. I dida short interview and at the end the manager asked me for some documents and alsohow old I was. After telling her I was 25 she told me she would be in touch, but itwould be unlikely...
How to cope with rising costs of living
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...