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During the coronavirus outbreak all our offices are closed for face-to-face advice but you can still access our services. Text ADVICE to 78866 or for debt issues text DEBT to 78866. We'll call you back within 48 hours (excluding weekends). Call us on 03444-111444 Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 4pm. You can find the latest up-to-date information on a wide range of subjects such as debt,...
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Citizens Advice Cornwall is launching a new telephone debt advice service to help with the expected surge in inquiries caused by the coronavirus lockdown. From Friday, 29 May, people will be able to call the debt team on 01752-850488 on alternate Fridays and every Monday (calls charged at providers’ normal rate). They will be able to speak directly to a Debt Adviser for advice. Or, if lines are...
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Although many people are contacting Citizens Advice about lockdown-related issues, we are still open and available for debt advice. If you have concerns about repaying your debts you can still get free, independent and confidential advice from our team by texting the word DEBT to 78866 and we'll aim to get back to you within 48 hours (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
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Citizens Advice Cornwall has produced this factsheet to help businesses with common queries about coronavirus-related issues: CORONAVIRUS – IF YOU HAVE TO LAY OFF STAFF: Employers can use the Government Coronavirus Job Retention scheme to pay staff while there’s no work to do. Your staff need to have been on your payroll on 19 March 2020 and be paid through PAYE. This includes staff who are: ...
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The latest edition of Citizens, our public newsletter, can be found on the link below. It includes the latest statistics on the volume and types of calls we've received so far during the the coronavirus lockdown and important information on how you can contact us: Citizens - Spring 20
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Ofgem, the Government's Office for Gas and Electricity Markets, has updated its advice on a wide range of subjects relating to domestic energy during the coronavirus outbreak, such as paying bills and topping-up meters. For information please visit https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-and-your-energy-supply  
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We're still open for debt advice. If you need help with your debts just text the word DEBT to 78866 and our specialist team will call you back within 48hrs (excluding weekends).
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Citizens Advice Cornwall is warning people to be alert for criminal scammers who are riding on the back of the coronavirus outbreak. The following scams have been reported in various parts of the country: Cold callers offering instant fake doorstep Covid-19 screening tests for £10 Offers of shopping trips where you pay up front and don't get the goods Offers of odd jobs being done to...
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Citizens Advice is closing face-to-face drop-in sessions and appointments in Cornwall in response to the national coronavirus outbreak from tomorrow (18 March). Members of the public who need advice can still contact the service in the following ways: Text the word ADVICE to 78866 or for debt inquiries text DEBT to 78866 and we’ll aim to call you back within 48 hours (excluding weekends). ...
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