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MK CAB Annual Report 2009

The 2009 Annual Report for the MK Citizens Advice Bureau is available to download. more...

MK CAB Financial Report 2009

The 2009 Financial Report for the MK Citizens Advice Bureau is available to download. more...

Disability Access

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How to access the bureau if you are disabled more...

Web Site Feedback

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Our Legal Service Quality Marks

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Citizens Advice Bureau



We are here to offer you confidential, impartial and free advice, but how do you want to obtain that advice?

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Back to Work Support

Citizens Advice Bureau - Jobcentre PlusHave your say on back-to-work support, CAB urges jobless
Are you out of work and receiving benefits? Have you had a work-focused interview at Jobcentre Plus? If so, MK Citizens Advice Bureau would like you to share your views.

click here to find out more

Campaigning for change

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Milton Keynes CAB collects evidence of clients' problems and uses this to campaign for changes in national and local policies and services. We have a key role in speaking up for clients, raising issues brought into bureau, contributing to public debate and informing legislation.

One of our aims as a Citizens Advice Bureau is to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives click here to find out more...

Aims and Principles of the CAB service

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The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.


The service aims:
  • To provide the advice people need for the problems they face
  • To improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives

Interested in becoming an Advisor?

Citizens Advice Bureau - Citizens AdviceWant to join our team of volunteers?
Are you looking to go back into the work place or recently retired?
Perhaps you have a young family and don't feel ready to commit to paid work yet.
Would you like to work with people of all ages and backgrounds . . . keep their secrets and not be judgemental?

As a volunteer it's not just the CAB who gains, but you too. It could give you vital skills for the future and is good experience for paid employment. You'll also get 100% support and full training.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all our workers and clients and welcome volunteers regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disabilities.

Milton Keynes CAB gives advice to around 27,000 members of the public every year and we are always looking for new people to come and join us. Click here to find out more . . .

Looking for some information?

CLICK ON THE LOGOWHAT YOU WILL FIND THERE
Citizens Advice Bureau - click for adviceguide A separate CAB Service website giving basic advice and information on your rights 24 hours a day
Citizens Advice Bureau - click for MK Council Milton Keynes Council website that gives information on all the services it offers
Citizens Advice Bureau - click here for the Just Ask! CLS website This is the Community Legal Services, CLS Direct website. You will find information on how to find your local legal advisor in England and Wales. It also talks about costs and whether you can get financial help
Citizens Advice Bureau - click for information on benefits, tax credits and retirement pensionsInformation on benefits, tax credits and retirement pensions.

The Pension Service has its own website providing information and services for everyone whether they are planning for retirement or about to retire.
Click
Pension Service and you'll go straight to it.

 

How to find us

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Benefits Advice for Social Care Agencies

Citizens Advice Bureau - male adviser answering the phoneMilton Keynes CAB provides free benefits advice to people who are involved with certain Social Care agencies. To learn more . . .

HR Toolkit for community & voluntary organisations

Citizens Advice Bureau - HR ToolkitAre you working in a community or voluntary organisation? Would you like free help and advice on HR matters?
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Advice Column


Enquiry Areas

What sort of problems can we help you with? more ...

Help for Homeowners

I've heard about various government schemes to help people avoid repossession. I'm confused about what they are and how they work. Can you explain? more...

Best Deals for Energy Supply

How can I get the best deal on my energy supply?
If you have never changed your energy supplier you could be paying more than you need to for your gas and electricity. more...

Benefits for the Self Employed

I work freelance, and have been self-employed for the last five years. Recently work has completely dried up, leaving me without a main income. What benefits can I claim while I look for another job? more...

Debt Relief Orders

I have debts I can't see any way of being able to repay since an accident which has left me unable to work. I have looked into bankruptcy but I can't afford the fee. Is there anything else I can do? more...

Renting out your home

My husband is self-employed and his work has dried up as a result of the recession. We're thinking of letting out our house. Any advice? more...

Health in Pregnancy Grant

I've just found out I'm pregnant. A friend told me I might be entitled to some help towards the costs of the baby. Is this true? more...

Switching Mobile Phone Providers

I have been on a fixed-monthly contract with a mobile phone provider for two years, but have found a better deal and want to change companies but still keep my old phone number. I have rung my original provider, but they keep putting me on hold and making excuses for why they can't help. What can I do? more...

Credit Card Debts

I am being pressurised to repay a credit card debt that I can't afford. I've got some other debts too but the credit card is the one I keep getting letters and phone calls about. What should I do? more...

Tenant's rights when landlord faces repossession

I've just found out that my landlord is facing repossession, and I have no idea where that leaves me. What are my rights as a tenant, and what should I do next? more...

Equity Release

My parents would like to give their grandchildren some money to help them get onto the property ladder. They plan to raise this cash by releasing some of the equity from their home. But what happens if they do this and both my parents then have to go into care? more...

Information on victimisation

I made a complaint to my boss because I felt I was being discriminated against because I am gay and now I feel she is picking on me because of it. How can I tackle this? more...

Problem paying the bills?

Would you like our help to sort out your debt problems? Find out more ...