Diana Nicoll, Author at Advice North Somerset

Finding advice: Council Tax

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Finding advice. Tagged advice, local, council tax support, debt, online advice, council tax, debt advice, bailiffs, benefits

Council Tax is one of our top advice topics. Council Tax can be confusing, especially if you get behind with paying. If you need advice about your Council Tax, this…
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Finding advice: Dementia and managing money

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Finding advice.

To mark Dementia Awareness Week 2015, we have put together a list of national and local resources which will help you to untangle the financial and legal implications that may…
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Go4IT Award: Pathways

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Advice North Somerset, Featured organisations. Tagged equipment, online, Pathways, digital inclusion, go4it

We were delighted to present Pathways Community and Support Association with a laptop and printer. Pathways Community and Support Association Pathways provides addiction support services enabling people to lead contented and fulfilled lives,…
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Finding advice: Housing Benefit

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Finding advice. Tagged benefits, advice, housing benefit, local, online advice

Housing Benefit provides help with your rent. But what if you have a question about Housing Benefit and need answers? This quick guide shows you where to get online advice for…
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Go4IT Award: Vision North Somerset

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Featured organisations, Advice North Somerset. Tagged vision north somerset, digital inclusion, go4it, equipment, online

The first round of Go4IT produced four awards – one of which was to Vision North Somerset. We were delighted to present Vision North Somerset with two laptops, two printers and…
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Research Seed Fund Success!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Advice North Somerset, Social policy. Tagged funding, social policy, council tax support

We’re very pleased to announce that Advice North Somerset’s Social Policy intern, Holly Young, has been awarded funding from the Citizens Advice Research Seed Fund to help her research project…
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Finding advice: Mental Health

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Finding advice. Tagged mental health, mindfulness, #mhaw15

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2015 (#MHAW15) we have put together this blog. There is a lot of support for people affected by mental health but it can…
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Free training for advisers

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Training, Advice North Somerset. Tagged training, training events, advice

Advice North Somerset training In the past year we’ve offered a number of free training events for advisers, support workers and volunteers to help improve the advice and support they…
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Beware Pension Scams

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Finding advice. Tagged pensions, scams

“Pension freedom” from 6th April means that millions of people over 55 can withdraw all their pension savings. However this potential avalanche of cash will undoubtedly attract many crooks, scams and…
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Job Opportunity – North Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau Chief Executive

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Diana Nicoll in Advice sector news. Tagged north somerset CAB, job vacancy

Location: North Somerset CAB, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Salary: £32,072 – £34,894 pa (dependent on experience) for a 37 hr 5 day week A unique opportunity to join a successful advice…
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