Wyre Forest Citizens Advice Bureau
About us
Who we are
- A local charity
- Staffed mostly by volunteers
- Supporting local people
Our aims
- To provide the advice people need for the problem they face.
- To improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives
Our principles
- The Wyre Forest Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
- We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
The service is free and confidential. We don't judge or take sides, and our advice is unaffected by any consideration other than the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau.
We can help with the following:-
- Worries about debts
- Problems at work
- Family difficulties
- Rent and mortgage arrears
- Benefit entitlements
- Housing issues
- Problems with goods and services
- Other legal issues
Our Services
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The District Council makes a contribution to our core costs to enable us to deliver the service free of charge. We provide specialist help on debt and benefits to those facing homelessness. Advice can be accessed via the Kidderminster Hub or via the Kidderminster CAB office. |
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We provide specialist Money Advice to Wyre Forest Community Housing tenants facing rent arrears to help them to sort out any problems with rent and benefits. Advice can be accessed via the landlord or directly at the Kidderminster Office. |
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The CAB service provides support and advice to all people who are affected by cancer. Much of the works is advising on financial and benefits matters for people whose circumstances may have changed as a result of the diagnosis. The Worcestershire service can be accessed by the Kidderminster CAB or by calling 01905 725946. |
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The ESF funds projects which help people who are out of work to get closer to the job market. We are promoting volunteering particularly to women for whom English is not their first language and those that are 40+ who need to update their skills in order to take up paid work. This service is a three month rolling programme and will end in May 2015. |
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The caseworker provides financial and practical advice to service users with life limiting illnesses, their families and the bereaved. Home visits and telephone consultations can be arranged as well as assistance at the day centre. Kemp Hospice |
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As part of the Advice Services Transition Fund there are a number of projects being delivered in partnership across the county. We are involved in the delivery of the Community Champions project which trains other voluntary organsiations and groups to offer limited supported information to their service users and clients. |
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In partnership with the District Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group this new service is recruiting and training volunteers to provide assisted information and signposting to patients who may have an underlying social problem which is causing them health problems or anxieties. Patients and health professionals can refer to this service. |
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The County Council makes a contribution to our core costs to enable us to deliver the service free of charge. Part of the current contract is to provide the Worcestershire Adviceline county wide telephone service. |
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The Money Advice Service funds two part time caseworkers who offer free debt advice. They can also advise on debt management plans and insolvency procedures. Access to the service is via the Kidderminster Office. |
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A Cab caseworker is part of the family support unit at the hospice and it is their role to provide practical and financial support for patients with life limiting illnesses, their families and the bereaved. Home visits and telephone consultations can be arranged as well as assistance at the day centre. |
Contact us
Kidderminster Bureau
AdviceLine 03 444 111 444
(Calls to 03 numbers cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number and must count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls.)
Fax 01562 864744
E-Mail info@wyreforestcab.cabnet.org.uk
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| Monday | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9.30am - 1pm |
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Upcoming events
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Future Events
If you would like further details about the 55+ and Retirement Roadshows or would like to take part in any of these exhibitions, please contact info@retirementroadshow.co.uk
or
Victoria.milsom@thenationalcareline.org
Testimonials from visitors of previous shows
Kidderminster 12-6-16 at The Town Hall.
Just a few lines to thank you for the wonderful hospitality shown to me on Saturday. I enjoyed myself immensely and I was good to chat with the exhibitors at the Roadshow. My sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone involved. Councillor Mary Rayner, Mayor of Kidderminster
The Guildhall, Worcester 25-3-2017
"I thoroughly enjoyed walking around and talking to so many people at the event. It was so informative and I saw so many people doing good for others who were less fortunate than themselves. This kind of activity is so important for any civilized society so a very big "thank you" to you for organizing it all." Mr A
Mr and Mrs M said, " wonderful show, packed with information".
Mrs J said," I am so glad that I went in, there was something for everyone. I will definitely be going again next year".
The Guildhall, Worcester 9-3-2019
Take a look at the video of our latest show. We were very busy from start to finish.
It was a great day and enjoyed by all. Click this link and take a look.
You could also view what went on when we last visited Kidderminster
watch the Retirement Roadshow video
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