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As we step into the new year it’s a good time to have an annual check that your home is fire and carbon monoxide safe and meets all of the fire and smoke alarm standards. Have a read through our guide and check that you know the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to make sure you are protected from fires at home.

Throughout the colder months, Citizens Advice West Sussex (CAWS) will be offering advice and support at local community ‘warm spaces’ such as libraries, community centres and town halls. Right across the county, from Crawley to Worthing and East Grinstead to Shoreham-by-Sea, CAWS advisers will offer proactive support and information on a wide range of energy-related matters.

Citizens Advice in West Sussex is aiming to raise awareness about domestic abuse by taking part in this year’s UN-led 16 days of activism campaign. This year’s campaign, which runs from November 25th to December 10th, is aimed at ending digital abuse against women and girls.

Over the summer, there have been a rise in parking scams across the UK. People have reported having their card details secretly stolen by cark park machines that have been tampered with and receiving fake text messages from fraudsters about unpaid tickets asking for bank details. Read on to find out the best ways to keep yourself and your family protected from some of the most common tricks that parking fine scammers use.

When asked about the benefits of volunteering for CAWS, our colleagues have talked about how diverse, challenging and rewarding the roles are here. One volunteer shared that she gives up her time to work with our team because it gives her “satisfaction to know that she is doing something that is worthwhile for the local community.”

Here at Citizens Advice in West Sussex, we are hosting regular advice webinars in the evenings and daytime to help parents and carers of young people with disabilities, including Special Educational Needs (SEND), navigate the benefits system.