The law students will work with us over their ten-week placements as part of their law degree course.
We will be training them so that they are able to advise our clients on all our enquiry areas, indlucing debt, benefits, housing, immigration, employment, consumer and family law.
The students will be putting all their academic legal studies into full use, working alongside our staff and volunteers as part of our team. The placements will give them unique practical experience which will really help them in their future careers.
Northumbria University has worked with us to make a special video about our work.
Citizens Advice Newcastle are out in the community providing advice to families on a wide range of issues. All sessions are face to face drop in
We're pleased to be working with the office of Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, to promote the Findaway service, helping people affected by an abusive relationship.
Don't become a loan shark victim - they are very bad news
Lots of us will be buying items on-line this Christmas. Make sure you get great deals, and steer clear of scams and dodgy goods.
This is a very uncertain time for energy consumers with many suppliers collapsing and prices rising. If you have any concerns or questions about your home energy supply, you can talk to one of our specialist energy advisers by calling: 0370 145 1450 or completing the self-referral form on our website.
Lots of new students will be looking forward to university life
- here's our advice on taking on a flatshare or moving into halls of residence
Citizens Advice Newcastle has lent its support to a campaign to reverse the planned £20 a week cut to Universal Credit.
The Covid pandemic has seen a sharp increase in mental health problems. Most of us have felt sad and depressed at some times during the last 18 months, but sadly there has been a sharp rise in suicides, especially young men. Suicides are always tragic, and cause never-ending heartbreak to the families and friends affected.
We are proud to be signed up to the Good Work Pledge, an initiative which aims to make jobs safer, fairer and better for all.
The Citizens Advice service has helped over a quarter of a million people to cope with their money problems during the pandemic. This report summarises the impact our work has had.