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Dorset Advice Bus celebrates its first birthday after a year of service
Citizens Advice is celebrating the first anniversary of its Advice Bus, which has helped over 1,000 residents across East Dorset and Purbeck.
Citizens Advice is celebrating the first anniversary of its Advice Bus, which has helped over 1,000 residents in East Dorset and Purbeck areas with free advice and support.
The Advice Bus is operated five days a week by two advisors. Over 300 of the people helped by the bus in its first year were brand new to Citizens Advice’s service. Common issues faced by residents include debt, claiming benefits and housing.
In East Dorset, the bus stops at Colehill, Corfe Mullen, Sixpenny Handley, St Leonards & St Ives, Sturminster Marshall, Three Legged Cross, Verwood and West Moors.
In Purbeck, the bus visits Bovington, Corfe Castle, Lytchett Matravers, Swanage, Winfrith and Wool.
Katrina Ford, business development manager at Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, said: “In these challenging times, local communities are really welcoming of the bus service. It has given much needed support to those who live in rurally isolated communities and who may not necessarily have been able to access existing services. In some cases, it’s been a lifeline to people.
“As an independent charity, we rely upon grants and donations to fund our service. It costs £40,000 to run the Advice Bus for a year. We would love to hear from any business, organisation or individuals who would be willing to support us.”
For more information about where the Advice Bus stops and at what times, go online to edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/get-advice/advice-bus.
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