Campaigning for changes in policies and services
Every client that contacts us with a problem provides us with a first-hand experience of policies or practices going wrong. This adds up to a huge wealth of information about the problems people experience.
We use client's stories anonymously to campaign for improvements to these policies and practices by raising issues at all levels. We contribute to public debate and suggest where improvements can be made to the policies and services of government and business.
We aim to stop problems at their source.
Local /regional campaigning
With local or regional issues we may act individually or join forces with other bureau and outside agencies, using client evidence to lobby Members of Parliament (MP's), Assembly Members (AM's) Councillor and local authorities as well as presenting findings to the media.
A good example of this is us co-ordinating the data from all Greater Manchester CAB to submit to the Greater Manchester Poverty Commission.
Warm Homes, Healthy people
Do you know somebody who is over 75 or is disabled?
Is somebody you know struggling to pay for their heating?
Do you know somebody living with a health condition or is a carer?
If you answered yes to any of these questions there is practical help, information and advice you can get on keeping warm this winter.
Turning evidence into action
The Citizens Advice Bureau is respected for its impartiality and independent analysis and is listened to at all levels of government. Councillors, MP's and AM's all consult the Citizens Advice on a wide range of issues. This enables us to effectively campaign for social justice and get laws changed for the better. We frequently produce briefings for members of parliament. Some of our parliamentary briefings can be found here.
Help Us
You can help us make life better by reporting issues that are affecting you or become a campaign volunteer
Campaigns
Details of our current national campaigns can be found here. | 