Our LDCA visit to Parliament in November 2025 This will be the first budget since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, and national Citizens Advice have worked hard to put together their Turn the tide budget submission and get it in front of the right people. The submission is a significant piece of work, using the evidence every local Citizens Advice collects every day to suggest a number of bold reforms to the government. These include uprating Local Housing Allowance, refor

2025 -2026 has been another busy year for the team, offering a wide range of services and support for local residents. You can read about our work and achievement's in our latest annual report here.

Thousands of older people are entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming it. If you are over State Pension age and on a low income, Pension Credit could provide extra money each week and help you access other valuable support. Many people assume they will not qualify because they own their home, have some savings or receive a State Pension, but this is not always the case. What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a benefit designed to top up income for people over State