Research & Campaigns Newsletters
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Research & Campaigns
Citizens advice campaign successes
Over the years Citizens Advice has campaigned on a range of different issues in order to improve the policies and services that affect our clients. These are just a handful of the campaigns we are most proud of.
Personal Independence Payment Review
This project explores advisers’ experiences and feedback on the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) process, identifying key barriers and areas for improvement. The findings highlight significant concerns around accessibility, communication, …
Employability Report
Cases brought to the attention of Citizens Advice Hounslow (CAH) advisers highlighted the challenges people with health conditions face when trying to access and remain in employment. These cases prompted …
Fly Tipping Fines
Have you received a fly tipping fine in Hounslow? Citizens Advice Hounslow is carrying out research into how fly tipping fines (Fixed Penalty Notices) are being issued by the London …
Asylum Seekers and Leave to Remain Research Project
An asylum seeker entering the UK is usually housed in temporary accommodation by the Home Office. If the Home Office grants them leave to remain with recourse to public funds …
Renters Right Bill
The Renters Right Bill is a proposed legislation that aims to change renting rights through scrapping Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, making a register for landlords to give potential renters …
Council Tax Protocol Uptake
We would like to encourage the council to take up the Council Tax Protocol. The Council Tax Protocol serves as a framework for effectively managing council tax payments and addressing …
Our success stories
These case studies are just some examples of how we help our clients with the problems they face, relieving stress and anxiety, and easing financial pressure for better and healthier …
Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week is a national campaign to help people cut their energy bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to. Simple changes such as switching …
Dementia Awareness Week
Each year the London Borough of Hounslow organises a week of events aimed at raising awareness of dementia, encouraging people to take positive action such as becoming a dementia friend …
Speak to your MP and local Councillors
Councillors represent their wards and the people who live in it. Members of Parliament (MPs) represent the people living in their constituencies. To find your local Councillor or MP, please …
Scams awareness
Learn how to protect yourself from a variety of subtle scams. You will be surprised as to the many different ways in which scams occur, from bogus emails from your …