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9 million people caught out by financial scams in the past year

One in five people across the UK fell victim to a finance scam – such as a fake pension or investment opportunity – in ...

Citizens Advice Watford proudly celebrates 85 years of service to the community

On Thursday 10th October a large gathering of staff and volunteers, both past and present, were joined by organisations from across Watford and the ...

Pensioners urged to apply for Pension Credit

Pensioners across Watford could be missing out on payments to boost their income and access to the Winter Fuel Payment. Citizens Advice Watford wants ...

Citizens Advice Watford brief MP candidates on priorities for new government

With less than three weeks to polling day, Citizens Advice Watford hosted a meeting on Monday 17th June with Watford’s election candidates Dean Russell ...

Disability benefits: lessons from the front line

Read the new report from Citizens Advice explaining how the disability benefits system is broken. Our new report, Disability benefits: lessons from the front ...

Volunteers urgently needed

Citizens Advice Watford is looking for people to join their volunteer team. Could you be a people’s champion in your community? A local independent ...

Sigma Pharmaceuticals raise £20,000 for Citizens Advice Watford

Local company highlights the life-changing impact the charity has for many people in the town. Watford based industry leaders Sigma Pharmaceuticals are proud to ...

Watford’s rental housing crisis

The impact of soaring rents on struggling households has been highlighted in Citizens Advice Watford’s recent report on housing insecurity in the Watford. With ...

Pension Credit deadline looming

Citizens Advice Watford urges those eligible for Pension Credit to apply by 5th March. Applying by this date may give you a cost of ...

Struggling with damp and mould in your rented home?

Read our advice about your rights and responsibilities. To work out if your landlord is responsible you’ll need to find the cause of the ...

The November Cost of Living payments gave some relief — but can’t fix a deeper problem

Half of the people we help with debt advice are in a ‘negative budget’, where their income can’t cover their essential costs. At Citizens ...

Shop online safely this festive season

Online shopping can be convenient and save you time — but whether you’re shopping for your loved one’s presents, festive decorations or just treating ...