Published on Tuesday 1st September 2026 “I finished school in the summer and since then I’ve applied for countless jobs, but I’m not having any luck – most companies don’t even bother getting back to me. It’s really getting me down – what can I do to be more successful?”  Navigating your first steps into the world of work can …

Published on Tuesday 21 July 2026 “I hired a company to install concrete fencing and a gate in my back garden. The quality of the work is poor, some wooden panels are loose and the gate doesn’t shut properly. I paid before I inspected the work. What can I do? “ When you put your trust in a trader and …

Published on Monday 22 June ” I love the summer, but when the weather heats up there are times when the temperature in our home can become unbearable. What can I do to try and keep it cool?” An overheating home can make life very uncomfortable and could even have a negative impact on your health. Here are some simple steps you …

Please find below the link to our latest newsletter. Spring Letter Exeter 2026 (2)    

Tickets Still Available – We’d Love Your Support! 🎵 Please do join us on Saturday 13th June from 7.30pm at St Stephen’s Church, Exeter High Street, for a wonderful evening of music in support of Citizens Advice Exeter. Ticket sales are a little low, so we are giving tickets sales another boost as we really would love to fill this lovely church for what …

Published on Tuesday 26 May “I’ve recently had to give up work due to a back injury and I’m worried about how I’m going to cope with the drop in income. I’m not sure what benefits I can get – where should I start? “ Lots of people miss out on benefits they’re entitled to, so it’s definitely worth checking what you can get. Claiming benefits also means …

Due to the current wait time for appointments, we are only able to offer appointments with PIP forms to clients with extreme vulnerability. Self help information can be found on our website :  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form-pip/

Published Monday 27 April ” I bought a jacket online and when it arrived it looked nothing like the images shown. The company said if I want a refund I must pay to ship it to an address in China, but the website claimed the brand was UK-based. Is this a scam and how do I avoid it in future? …

  Thank you to The Mint Methodist Church in Exeter for inviting us to speak this Sunday about our service and our 80th anniversary. Richard Willmott shared a talk on Citizens Advice Exeter over the past eight decades, highlighting our shared ethos and values, and Sue Julyan did a Q and A with 2 of our trainees about why they …