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Cold Comfort; Manchester CAB report on Social Tariffs
Manchester CAB decided to run a campaign around social tariffs for gas and electricity. Social tariffs are special low prices that energy companies make availableto customers that they view as being ‘vulnerable.’ Please read our report
Cold Comfort Report
09/07/10 CAB Debt Service Manager talks about issues on local radio
Marsha Healy spoke about the money issues facing people today on Real Radio, the interview was repeated throughout the day on news updates featuring on both Real & Smooth Radio.
15/06/10 Elbow open The Ben Brierley Legal Advice Resource Centre
The new site which is the converted former famous North Manchester Pub is open Monday - Friday 9am to 5, with evening sessions til 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The site also has an electronic advice kiosk offering self help infromation on a wide range of issues. see more opening day images
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14/06/10 Launch of new advice website for Manchester

The Big Lottery funded Advice Plus team which is managed by Manchester CAB has been working hard to develop a website that has links to all the current advice services available in Manchester. In addtion the site features a wealth of links to external sites offering self help and useful fact sheets.
Email Advice Service

With a dedicated team of specially trained staff Manchester CAB Email Advice offers completely free help and advice for people on a wide range of problems.Please note due to limited resources we are unable to assist non-Manchester City Council Area UK residents. 		Email Advice

Served or Serving? Can We Help You?
If you are currently serving or have served in the UK forces, a UK veteran or a spouse, widow/er, or dependent of one and require advice you can nowcontact our specialist RBL/RABF adviser. Click here for more details.

Manchester CAB expert on BBC Budget Day panel 22/04/2009
Debt Service Manager Marsha Healy featured as one of the BBC's panel of experts giving the CAB's hopes and reactions for this year's budget.

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Learn more about our Annual General Meeting, our response to the Advice Service Review for Manchester the launch of our new Royal British Legion Advice Worker , and the service appearing on local TV and Radio. Manchester CAB Annual Report 07/08

Manchester CAB feature on Sky News 06/04/2009
Sky News report featuring Debt Service Mananger Marsha Healy ."Before the recession took hold cities like Manchester thrived on credit. But now the bubble has burst and people are struggling to pay off debt."

Manchester CAB appear on the One Show 18/02/2009
All the news and developments for the service. Manchester CABs Debt Service Manager Masha Healy was one of a number of specialist money advisers who were invited to assist people at the BBC's Money Matter Roadshow, which took place at the Trafford Centre on the 18/02/2009. Marsha Healy also appeared on the BBC's The One Show 22/01/09 disucssing the laws surrounding bailiffs.


Manchester CAB Annual General Meeting 13/10/2008
Manchester CABs recent AGM held at the St Thomas Centre was a huge success. The event saw key speakers Cllr Basil Curley, and Citizens Advice Area Director Nick Bussey discuss the future for the advice sector, also the launch of our Royal British Legion Advice Service, and our new Volunteer of the Year awards which recognised the excellent work that our volunteers have contributed over the years. more


Manchester Citizens Advice Bureaux Service respone to the Advice Servcie Review Oct 2008
 Manchester CAB welcomes the publication of the independent Review of Advice Services in Manchester. By providing data and attending consultation events, we have contributed significant evidence to the Review. The Review provides an essential opportunity for discussion and decision-making about the direction and future of advice services in the City of Manchester . Full Repsonse.

Launch of a new advice service through the Royal British Legion Oct 2008
Andrew Fitton became our RBL/RAFBF Benefits & Money Advice Caseworker. Providing specialist advice for those who are serving, have served in the UK Armed forces or their dependents. For more information.

 

Why the bureau still puts citizens first - South Manchester Reporter 14/08/2008
This article puts the spotlight on the tremendous work done at our Withington bureau, with interviews and insights from a number of staff an volunteers.
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Some of the excellent Withington CAB team

Rising tide of debt - South Manchester Reporter 14/08/2008
An in depth article looking at the growing debt problems facing Manchester residents, featuring interviews with Withington CAB ASM Louis Basi and Debt Service Manager Marsha Helay full article

Tunisian Delegation 'impressed' with visit Hulme CAB 26/02/08
Mr Bdira, Director General of the Tunisian Department of Government Relations with Citizens, along with fellow director Ms Limam recently visited our Hulme CAB to look at how advice service delivery worked at the 'sharp end'. They were shown our electronic advice and client recording systems and spoke with the team about advice service delivery. The delegation left very impressed with the bureau and the dedication of the staff and volunteers.

 

Hulme CAB & Tunisian Delegation

left ot right Margaret Westbrook - Advice Tutor/Social Policy Co-ordinator, Jeremy Engineer -Advice Service Manager ,Mr Bdira, Jill McDonald - Senior Manager, Ruth Wilby - Advice Session Manager, Ms Limam)

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