☕ Most workers are entitled to rest breaks but some jobs mean you don’t have an automatic legal right to breaks.
You might not be paid for your rest breaks - your employment contract will say if you are.
Check your work rights ⤵️
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Did you know there’s different schemes to help you pay for childcare?
These will only pay for ‘approved childcare’.
You might also be able to get more help if you get any benefits.
Find out more on our website ⤵️
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Do you know how much your electrical appliances cost to use?
✅ It can help you to reduce your energy costs and save money.
Try our online calculator to compare different electrical appliances, link in bio 🔗
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You’re entitled to the minimum wage or living wage if you’re an employee or a worker - including an agency worker.
Check your work rights on our website ⤵️
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⚡ First time using a smart electricity meter?
If you’ve just moved in or switched your electricity supplier, you need to take a note of the first meter reading.
Check our smart meter guidance ⤵️
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🚐 Our Citizens Advice Bus & Van brings free, confidential advice directly into communities across North Yorkshire.
Need help with 💷 debt, 🏠 housing, 📑 benefits or 💼 work issues? We're here to help.
📍 See where we’re visiting next:
cany.org.uk/bus-van/
🚐 We’re at Stokesley Market this Friday!
📅 6 March 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
Pop by the Rural Reach Information & Advice Bus for free information and signposting on benefits, housing, energy, debt & more.
No appointment needed – just come and say hello 👋
#Stokesley #RuralReach
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition.
We can help you check if you’re eligible for PIP ⤵️
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🎟️ Have you bought event tickets from an official seller?
You can get a refund if the organiser cancels, moves or reschedules the event.
Find out what your consumer rights are ⤵️
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If you’re behind on your rent payments, you should:
📝 Check how much rent you owe
📞 Talk to your landlord
🔍 Get help to pay the rent arrears
Our advice can help ⤵️
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Are you a refugee, asylum seeker, work migrant or Ukrainian guest in North Yorkshire?
Need advice or support?
The SWIFT Team are running FREE drop-ins across Scarborough, Norton & Harrogate this March.
📞 01748 902902 (Mon–Fri, 9–4:30)
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Got a military connection? 🇬🇧 Need advice?
We’re holding drop-in sessions across North Yorkshire this March for veterans, serving personnel & families.
📍 Northallerton
📍 Catterick
📍 Colburn
Free, friendly, confidential support.
Scan the QR code for dates & details. #Veterans #ArmedForces
Our #RuralAdviceBus Team are supporting the local community at #Helmsley Market this morning.
If you need support to find a way forward through information or advice come and have a chat with our friendly team we are here until 12pm today.
📍 Citizens Advice Sessions in Ripon, Mashamshire & Pateley Bridge this March.
🗓 3 Mar – Ripon Library (in person 10–1)
🗓 10 Mar – Mashamshire CO
🗓 12 Mar – Nidderdale Plus
🗓 16 Mar – Ripon Community House
Book via the venues.
📞 Free Adviceline: 0808 278 7900
💡 Worried about rising energy bills?
Join our FREE Energy Advice Drop-In in Scarborough.
📍 Gallows Close Community Centre
🗓 Every Tuesday, 9am–12pm (from 3 March)
Energy debt advice, Household Support Fund (if eligible) & free energy-saving items.
📞 01609 767 555
🌐 www.cany.org.uk/warmandwell/�
Don’t feel stuck with an outfit you no longer want.
🌡️ When you buy an outfit online, you usually have 14 days of ‘cooling-off period’ to change your mind and get a refund.
Be #ShopAware and check your rights ⤵️
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Are your current working hours not suitable?
➡️ You can ask your employer to let you work in a way that suits your needs. This is called ‘flexible working’.
Here’s what steps you can take ⤵️
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🚐 We’re in Helmsley Market this Friday 27th Feb, 9am–12pm with our #RuralAdviceBus
Need basic advice or signposting on benefits, debt, housing or energy? Pop by for a friendly chat.
No appointment needed – just come and say hello 👋
#Helmsley
We’re looking for a Volunteer Receptionist at our Scarborough office (Mon, Tues & Thurs mornings).
Help welcome clients, support with forms & manage our busy drop-in. Full training provided.
Interested?
📧 volunteers@northyorkslca.org.uk
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Don’t get stuck with a broken zip or shoes that don’t fit.
✅ Understanding your consumer rights when shopping online is the best way to protect your money and new purchases.
Find all our free online advice on our website ⤵️
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#ShopAware
If you think your smart meter isn’t working properly, there are checks you can make before contacting your supplier.
It's important to resolve any issues with your smart meter, or your bills could be estimated.
Our advice could help ⤵️
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🏘️ Are you sharing a home with other people?
It’s important to understand your rights and responsibilities.
Our online advice explains what you need to know ⤵️
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You’re entitled to paid holidays if you’re an employee or a worker - including an agency worker.
🗓️ You have to take your holiday in a period called a ‘leave year’.
We can help you understand your rights at work ⤵️
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💻 Need help using the Citizens Advice website or accessing services online?
Join our FREE Digital Champion drop-ins 🖥️
📅 Every other Thursday, 11am–1pm
5 & 19 Feb | 5 & 19 Mar
📍 Greatwood & Horseclose Community Centre, Skipton
Is your landlord not doing the repairs they’re responsible for? It’s best to speak to them first to resolve your problem.
✅ If that doesn’t help, there are steps you can take to complain.
Our online advice can help ⤵️
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The #RuralAdviceBus visits Easingwold Galtres Centre
this Friday between 09.30am and 11.30am.
If you need support to find a way forward through information or advice, come and have a chat with our friendly team 😊 🚌
School holidays are an exciting time for children, but they can be difficult to plan if you’re a parent on a budget. From balancing child care to affordable days out — there’s lots to consider.
Our top tips for making holidays special on a budget ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/school-holid...
💻 Need help getting online?
Our Digital Champion is holding drop-ins at:
📍 Skipton Library
26 Feb & 26 Mar | 10am–12pm
📍 South Craven Library
26 Feb & 26 Mar | 1pm–3pm
Friendly support to access services safely & confidently online 💙
📞 0808 278 7900
🌐 cany.org.uk
It's National Apprenticeship Week!
If you or anyone you know is an apprentice, or is learning more about apprenticeship opportunities - our website has lots of helpful advice ⤵️
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek
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The #RuralAdviceBus visits #Thirsk Market this morning between 11am and 1pm.
If you need support to find a way forward through information or advice come and have a chat with our friendly team 😊 🚌
