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AdviceUK member, Housing Matters worked with their former clients, all of whom have experienced housing crisis and homelessness, to produce their new short film 👉 https://buff.ly/3BFJGjx This #AdviceWeek, we're celebrating advice charities up and down the country. You change people's lives every day. #AdviceSaves

🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Advice Champions! 🌟 As #AdviceWeek comes to a close, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who make advice work possible across the UK. 💙 To all the amazing staff who work in the advice sector, thank you for offering a lifeline to those in need. From helping people navigate complex benefits systems to supporting individuals facing housing challenges, debt issues, and more—you are the heart and soul of our communities. 🏠 Thank you to the brilliant people who shared their stories. You being so brave and open with your experiences has been so impactful and will make a real difference to others. To our supporters: Whether you've shared a post or simply spread the word about the #AdviceSaves campaign, you've helped us highlight why advice matters. 🙏 Together, we are building more robust, more supportive communities. Let’s keep pushing for the change we need to see! #AdviceSaves #AdviceWeek #ThankYou #AdviceChampions #CommunitySupport #Advocacy

💬 “Nick didn’t just fix my financial situation – he helped me regain my confidence.” Rachel found herself overwhelmed by debt and financial worries until she turned to Talking Money in Bristol. With the help of adviser Nick, Rachel was able to sort out her finances – and she found hope and a path forward. ✨ Now, she can pay her bills and eat healthily again, which has been a life-changing transformation. “Having that support has been life-changing, and I finally feel like I have a chance to get my life back on track. Talking Money gave me hope when I had none, and I’m forever grateful. They have basically been amazing, amazing, amazing!” 🎥 Watch the full video to hear more about how advice changed Rachel’s life and others like her. Link - https://lnkd.in/ep7Ysa_i This #AdviceWeek, let’s highlight how crucial advice services are for people like Rachel. It’s not just about debt advice – it’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and a brighter future. #AdviceSavesLives💙 #AdviceSaves #DebtAdvice

💔 When Zuweratu’s daughter, Lulu, had a stroke at just five years old, it turned their world upside down. Born with Down’s Syndrome, Lulu already needed special care, but the stroke left her with severe disabilities, making everyday life a battle. Zuweratu faced a daunting task of navigating the complex welfare system to get the support they needed. Zuweratu sought help from the Community Law Service (CLS) who became her lifeline. CLS helped secure housing benefit, fought for the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Lulu, and ultimately won a high-rate care award after a long legal battle. But the fight didn’t stop there – when the awarded benefits still weren’t paid, CLS stepped in again, determined to see the case through to the very end. This #AdviceWeek, we celebrate the resilience of families like Zuweratu’s and the tireless support provided by advice centres like CLS. Without them, so many disabled children and their families would fall through the cracks. 👏 #AdviceSaves

Learners in our AdviceUK Intro. to Money and Debt Advice today with trainer Ripon Ray supporting #AdviceSaves in #AdviceWeek. Just one of the sessions in the Skilling Up for Justice: Learning to Advise programme. Our aim: to strengthen and develop the advice sector workforce.

Learners in our AdviceUK Intro. to Money and Debt Advice today with trainer Ripon Ray supporting #AdviceSaves in #AdviceWeek. Just one of the sessions in the Skilling Up for Justice: Learning to Advise programme. Our aim: to strengthen and develop the advice sector workforce.

Looking forward to our parliamentary reception … #AdviceWeek #AdviceSaves

💬 “Before I reached out for help, I felt overwhelmed and alone. My rent arrears kept growing, and I was threatened with court action. I didn’t know where to turn, and everything seemed to fall apart.” Jane’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and the life-changing impact of advice services. Living with a rare condition that requires weekly chemotherapy, Jane struggled to manage her health and finances after losing her income. On top of that, an admin error stopped her Personal Independence Payment (PIP), leaving her unable to pay bills. That’s when Glasgow’s goConnect Tenancy Sustainment Team at Glen Oaks Housing Association stepped in. Their Financial Adviser acted swiftly to get Jane’s PIP reinstated, clearing her rent arrears and even securing funding for essential items like a new mattress and fridge freezer. ✨ The impact? “My rent arrears were cleared entirely, and I no longer face the threat of court action. Neither me nor my son are as stressed as we were, and I’m finally starting to feel hope again.” This #AdviceWeek, let’s celebrate the power of advice services to support people through the toughest of times. 💙 #AdviceSaves #DisabilitySupport

Nathan's world turned upside down when the pandemic hit. He lost his job, and with bills piling up, his rent arrears kept growing. Trying to support his family, he felt like he was drowning. Stress and anxiety took over, and he didn’t know where to turn – until someone referred him to Crosslight, a London-based debt advice organisation. 💬"Walking through their doors was the turning point in my life," says Nathan. From day one, the Crosslight team offered practical and emotional support. They secured grants, tackled his rent arrears, and ensured he was receiving the benefits he was entitled to—saving his family from losing their home. Crosslight guided Nathan onto a job training programme that led to a new, full-time career and he is now able to provide for his family. "They saved me from losing everything and gave me the tools and confidence to rebuild my life.” #AdviceSavesHomes The image features a purple and pink background with a circular text box. The main quote reads: "#AdviceSaves "Crosslight saved me from losing everything, and they gave me the tools and confidence to rebuild my life." Attributed to Nathan, who is pictured on the right, sharing his experience with Crosslight Advice.

Our friends at AdviceUK have launched the first ever #AdviceWeek to raise awareness of key challenges faced by advice-giving organisations and call for policy change to support the advice sector. Law Centres are facing the same challenges as Advice UK’s members, which includes impossibly high demand for their services, financial instability, and difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. Across Advice Week, we’ll be highlighting the many ways that #AdviceSaves, be it saving people’s homes and livelihoods, or saving huge sums for public services and the taxpayer. The work of our sector can no longer be taken for granted. We need sustainable funding; we need change. Let’s start by highlighting the greatest bugbear of all: the mess that is #LegalAid. Here’s your latest reminder that civil legal aid lawyers haven’t had a pay rise for 28 years. As ever, if you wish to give us a leg up, please consider donating. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ephEQK-4