The government has announced that the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions has been extended by 6 weeks to 31st May 2021. If you are struggling with rent payments or are at risk of eviction, our advisers can help.It is a good idea to get help early on to prevent the situation from getting worse. Call our […]Read More »

It’s time to complete your census. Census Day is Sunday 21st March.  Your answers help build a picture of your community, supporting services like housing, transport and school places.  Fill in yours this weekend. For further support:  Census Support Centres In London most centres are open to provide phone support and face-to-face appointments. They can […]Read More »

Need help completing the census? From this week every household in Lambeth will receive a letter letting people know how they can take part in the census. This is a once-a-decade survey of England and Wales which helps to support policy making, plan public services and inform where billions of pounds are spent, for example, […]Read More »

Three organisations – Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth, Southwark Law Centre and Indoamerican Migrant Refugee Organisation (IRMO) – with the support of Lambeth Council, are working together to support Lambeth residents in the final months of the EU Settlement Scheme Programme.    If you’re a Lambeth resident looking for support in completing a settlement application, please […]Read More »

The census is coming on Sunday 21 March 2021.By taking part, you can help to inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.It’s important that you fill in your census questionnaire online. It’s easy to take part, but if you need a little extra help there are a wide […]Read More »

We’re providing dedicated advice and support for Pollards Hill area residents who need to self-isolate.  If you’re a Pollards Hill resident, receive a positive test, and worried about financial implications of self isolation, please contact us. Our Advisers are supporting residents with a range of issues including applying for self-isolation payments of up to £500, […]Read More »

Many support organisations – including Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth – are closed over the holiday period. Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth services are closed from 4pm, Wednesday 23 December and re-open 10am, Monday 4 January 2021. The following provides links to support we’re aware of in Merton and Lambeth: Merton Merton Covid Community Response Hub […]Read More »

‘Celebrating Safely’ sessions to be held next Monday.  The sessions will provide information on the ‘Christmas Bubble’ guidance and practical tips on reducing the risk of COVID-19 during the holiday season. To join one of the free webinars on Monday 14 December 2020, 12 noon to 1pm and 6pm to 7pm just drop-in using the links […]Read More »

This week (16 – 22 November) is National Consumer Week. National Consumer Week is a yearly campaign which aims to raise people’s awareness of specific consumer issues.  More people are shopping online than ever before—a shift which has been heightened during the coronavirus pandemic. Along with the increase in online shopping, there’s been an increase […]Read More »

CA Merton and Lambeth is pleased to announce the details of the 2020 Annual General Meeting.  Please see the below details and reply accordingly should you wish to attend the meeting. AGM NoticeCitizens Advice Merton and Lambeth2020 Annual General Meeting1pm, Friday 27 November 2020,Via ZoomIf you wish to attend, please RSVP Vivian Agyeman (vivian.agyeman@caml.org.uk)by Wednesday […]Read More »

The London Virtual Carer’s Festival, run by LondonADASS, celebrates the role of carers in the Capital. Last year was a hit and so this year, the festival will be held virtually and will be quick, easy and FREE to join through Zoom. Find out more! The focus of the festival is to celebrate and congratulate […]Read More »

Please contribute to the Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth Strategy Survey Are we doing enough? What can we do better? Tell us. As we develop our plans for the next 5 years, we want to first listen to the unique views of our community. This includes those who use (or have used) our services, those […]Read More »

People mainly volunteer locally, in their own neighbourhoods, and the range of activities they get involved in are most commonly relating to organising events, administration, raising money and taking part in sponsored events, and getting others involved. We have an urgent requirement for a volunteer to support our Head of Advice Services and wider Advice […]Read More »

A huge thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who are working and volunteering incredibly hard from home. We answered over 800 calls to Merton and Lambeth Advicelines We responded to just under 200 online queries and emails We supported 135 clients with telephone/online advice appointments In the words of one of our clients […]Read More »

We have now finished three research reports, all looking at the impact of mental health for our local clients in relation to welfare benefits. Our first report asked the question: Does having a mental health condition disproportionately affect a person’s eligibility for welfare benefits? The majority of CAML staff and volunteers who participated in the research […]Read More »