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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The collaboration will enable Yorkshire Water to reach more customers who are struggling to manage their bills in the York area, by working with Citizens Advice York to effectively refer them to a number of support schemes being offered by the utility. The support schemes available can help to make bills more affordable and some […]
Pension Credit is a valuable benefit, providing an average of £2,677 a year to those who qualify. This is paid separately from your State Pension. Claiming Pension Credit gives you access to other support, such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, social tariffs, the Warm Home Discount, reduced broadband rates, free TV licenses, lower water […]
Citizens Advice York is working with GamCare – the specialist local service supporting those who have been affected by their own gambling or the gambling of someone they know (a loved one for example) – to offer a new drop-in service with a GamCare advisor, providing free, confidential support and advice for everyone. The drop-in […]
