Citizens Advice LeicesterShire Annual General Meeting 2026
This is a public notice for Citizens Advice LeicesterShire’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th October.
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Spotlight on: Leicestershire Energy Support
Our brilliant energy advisers Michelle and Jon are putting the spotlight on our Leicestershire Energy Support service, explaining how they help clients struggling with their bills.
Why Talking to an Adviser Beats Waiting for the Bailiffs
Debt is a widespread, everyday reality for a huge number of people across Leicester and Leicestershire. Melissa explores why debt advice is a better alternative than waiting for the bailiffs.
The Housing Benefit That Stopped Following the Rent
Our Head of Income & Partnerships explains why Local Housing Allowance has fallen behind local rents, and what needs to change to close the gap.
Citizens Advice LeicesterShire shortlisted for Voluntary Action Leicester (VAL) Awards 2026
Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for two Voluntary Action Leicester (VAL) awards this year! Our apprenticeship scheme with DHL has been nominated for Charity & Business Partnership of the Year, and one of our managers is in the running for Inspiring Leader of the Year.
Reasonable adjustments: why do so many employers still get it wrong?
Getting reasonable adjustments wrong is not just a risk for smaller organisations without dedicated HR support – big organisations, such as HMRC, are still seeing a gulf between policy and practice
Spotlight on: Infected Blood Psychological Service (IBPS)
Sian, our IBPS Navigator highlights the important work of the Infected Blood Psychological Service. – helping clients who were previously given infected blood products with issues like housing, benefits, employment, alcohol, dementia and compensation access.
Too many policies, not enough time? How to navigate Employment Rights Act reform overwhelm
Too many policies, not enough time? How to navigate ERA reform overwhelm. For HR professionals, business leaders, and managers, trying to overhaul every workplace policy simultaneously is a recipe for burnout. More importantly, updating handbooks on paper doesn’t guarantee your line managers can execute those rules in practice. How do you decide what to tackle first when everything feels urgent?
The 2026 Employment Law trap: Why your recent hires are higher risk than you think
Here is what employers and HR teams need to know about the retroactive impact of the Employment Rights Act and why managing probation today is vital.
Spotlight on: Food Banks
Maggie, our Food Bank Adviser, explains her role helping those in crisis with benefit checks and debt advice referrals, supporting longer-term financial stability.