It has been almost two years since Citizens Advice West Lindsey launched its Rural Advice Service with funding from the Big Lottery Fund, Reaching Communities offering Generalist and Specialist Advice to rural communities throughout West Lindsey.
With drop-in sessions on offer at Binbrook, Caistor, Hemswell Cliff, Market Rasen, Saxilby and Welton, Citizens Advice West Lindsey have advised over 470 new clients about approximately 1,070 issues.
The service has now expanded to Scotter, where advice sessions are now offered at the EAU Community Centre every fourth Wednesday of the month.
Henrietta Davis, Project Manager, said: “The take-up of the service in the last year shows the definite need for advice services in the community. We know that the limitations of public transport in West Lindsey mean that it is difficult for people to travel into Gainsborough if they need to use our service.
“We are building on our work so far and will be delivering more advice sessions in Scotter in order to access as many West Lindsey residents as possible. In a changing world, we aim to deliver the advice people need about the issues they face in accessible ways.”
The Citizens Advice service is free, confidential and open to everyone in the community. Staff are trained to advise on virtually any issue, including: welfare benefits, money/credit problems, employment, consumer rights, housing, neighbourhood disputes, education, healthcare, immigration/residency queries, human rights, family and personal issues.
Citizens Advice West Lindsey will arm you with all the facts and possible outcomes of different options. That way you can make the decision that’s right for you. If needed, Citizens Advice can also offer practical support such as help with filling forms, writing letters or negotiating with a third party.
You can find up to date details on www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/west-lindsey or you can follow them on Twitter @CAWestlindsey or find them on Facebook.
Citizens Advice West Lindsey
Guildhall, Marshalls Yard
Drop-in is available:
Monday 9.30am – 1.30pm and Wednesday 10.00am – 2.00pm.
01427 810914
Adviceline: 03444 111 444
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/west-lindsey