The Council is consulting on the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme. So it is time to have your say... Read more
If you have having difficulties paying you bills and would benefit for seeking free, independent, non judgement and impartial advice we would urge you to get in touch with our Money Advice team Read more
If you are living at home and out of work, you might be able to claim Universal Credit to cover your living costs. Read more
How Citizens Advice Isle of Wight's Help Through Crisis team is continuing to assist local residents through crisis Read more
it is estimated that £4,253,426.00 has gone unclaimed by Islanders alone – that equates to around 154 pension age households receiving housing benefits that are not currently claiming pension credit. Read more
Although Volunteers Week is over for 2024, here at Citizens Advice Isle of Wight, we are always keen to hear from people who would like to volunteer with us, The Islands Premier Advice Service. Here are some stories from two of our volunteers on why they decided to volunteer with us and how it impacts their lives and the lives of the people they help. Read more
We want to make sure parents and carers are getting all the support they’re entitled to – so here are some important updates to Child Benefit. Read more
HMRC can help you to understand what you can and cannot claim tax relief for. Read more
From 6 January 2024 onwards employees will see their main National Insurance contribution rate cut from 12% to 10%. Read more
The HMRC app allows users to check and manage their finances. Read more
This is Citizens Advice Isle of Wight's Annual Report for 2022/2023 Read more
This is the November update from the Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership (IWASP) Read more
Child Benefit claims can now be made online. Read more
As part of The Big Help Out Citizens Advice has put a little video together to celebrate our volunteers Read more
In 2023/24, there are three different cost of living payments available. Depending on your personal circumstances, you could be eligible for one, two, or all three – meaning some will get £1,350 in total. Read more
Millions are left in the cold and dark as someone on a prepayment meter cut off every 10 seconds, reveals Citizens Advice Read more
Ever wondered if a message you have received might be a scam? Here are some tips to help you spot a scam Read more
Scam Awareness is important so here is some up-to-date information on scam awareness and some recent scams that have been going around. Read more
By donating to Citizens Advice IW, you could help provide a lifeline for someone and make sure an adviser can give them the support they need to find a way forward. Read more
A video briefing for winter is coming 2022 Read more
Clients who weren't eligible for the £150 council tax energy rebate but are struggling with energy bills, may be entitled to a discretionary payment from their local authority (LA). Each LA has its own scheme and clients need to contact their council. Read more
A list of Support Groups, Organisations and Chaities both local and national that can help support and give advice to those who are members of the LGBT+ community. Read more
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has seen a huge number of inquiries from local people struggling to stay on top of household bills. Read more
We would like to welcome all of our new Advice First Aiders that completed their training on Monday 13th June. Read more
The Chair of Trustees wanted to say a big thank you to all our voulnteers for all the work they do for us. Read more
A huge thanks from some of our Citizens Advice team to our volunteers Read more
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