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Posts by: Jerry Lai

Meeting the Challenge: Major Service Expansion for 2026

We are proud to announce a significant expansion of our front-line services and volunteer team to meet rising demand across the city. Last year, our team helped 5,500+ York residents navigate complex debt, benefits, housing and employment issues. We are now scaling our operations for 2026 to ensure no one in our community faces these […]

Rest isn’t a choice — It’s biology

Our latest York Press feature explores the “internal bodyguard” of the nervous system that mistakes chronic stress for safety. After months of money or housing worries, our bodies adapt to survival mode, making true rest feel unfamiliar and even unsafe. At Citizens Advice York, we tackle the systemic problems that keep people stuck in high-alert. […]

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Please note our service schedule for the festive period: Monday 22nd Dec: Drop-in sessions running as normal Tuesday 23rd Dec: Open for pre-booked appointments only Wednesday 24th Dec – Thursday 1st Jan: CLOSED Full services will resume on Friday 2nd January, with regular drop-in sessions returning on Monday 5th January. For assistance during our festive […]

Specialist advice for the Armed Forces community continues in York

We’re pleased to announce the continuation of our specialist advice service for Armed Forces serving personnel, their families, Reservists and veterans. From Mondays at West Offices, with additional venues to be announced in the New Year, our confidential, independent advisor will be available to provide tailored, one-to-one support on the issues that matter most. Whether […]