Blog - CAML

CAML supporters to run the Battersea Park 5K!

7 June 2023

On Sunday 18^th June, a group of supporters, including Simona, a member of the CAML Team, will be walking and running the Battersea Park 5K for Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML)!

Wishing you all the best from all the team at CAML! The sponsorship raised to date is already enabling us to support more individuals and families affected by the Cost of Living crisis.

You can support Simona and CAML via her Just Giving page: https://justgiving.com/page/simona-todorova-caml

If you or anyone you know is interested in supporting CAML through a sponsored challenge, please see https://www.caml.org.uk/sponsored-challenges/

If you would like to stay updated, you can follow us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAMertonLambeth

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAMertonLambeth

and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-advice-merton-and-lambeth/

Good Luck Ronnie in this Sunday’s London Marathon!

21 April 2023

This Sunday Ronnie Patel is running his first London Marathon for CAML and another charity.

Wishing you all the best Ronnie from all the team at CAML! The sponsorship raised to date is already enabling us to support more individuals and families affected by the Cost of Living crisis.

Suzanne Hudson, CAML CEO: “We can’t thank Ronnie enough for his support. The demand for our services is simply overwhelming. Your donation will make all the difference and enable us to support more people in desperate need.”

You can support Ronnie and CAML via his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ronnie-patel2

If you would like to stay updated, you can follow us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAMertonLambeth

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAMertonLambeth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-advice-merton-and-lambeth/

and Ronnie on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.patel1411/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/51392483

Adviceline outage – Wednesday 1st March 2023

22 February 2023

On Wednesday 1^st March 2023 we will be carrying out an upgrade to our Adviceline telephone systems. This means that we will be unable to answer phone calls all day. You can still contact us online.

If you are a resident of Merton or Lambeth, click here https://www.caml.org.uk/advice-contact/ to submit an online query.

You can also visit us at our offices. Click here to see our locations and opening hours https://www.caml.org.uk/get-in-touch-with-us/.

If you live in another London borough click here https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/ to find your local office.

The Adviceline telephone service will resume on Thursday 2^nd March at 10am.

Ronnie to run London Marathon for Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) and Kings College Hospital

6 February 2023

Ronnie Patel is running the 2023 London Marathon in aid of CAML and another charity.

As Ronnie explains “I was sitting at home during the December big freeze complaining about my heating bill costs and how the cost of living crisis has affected everyone, when I heard a radio call in with people struggling with so many challenges. Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth supports hundreds of people every week affected by the cost of living crisis many of whom are often in crisis, facing debt, not able to pay bills and worrying if they can stretch their food for a few more days. I’m running the London Marathon for the first time. Your donation for CAML will enable them to support more clients.”

You can support Ronnie and CAML via his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ronnie-patel2

We’re also raising awareness of and following Ronnie’s training for the Marathon via social media! If you would like to stay updated, you can follow us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAMertonLambeth

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAMertonLambeth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-advice-merton-and-lambeth/

and Ronnie on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.patel1411/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/51392483

CAML’s Merton Cost of Living Service

19 January 2023

We’re delighted to announce CAML has started working in Merton Libraries providing advice and support for a range of Cost of Living issues.

If you live, work or study in Merton. If you’re worried about the Cost of Living or have a query, please pop in and speak with one of our team:

Mondays – Colliers Wood Library from 10am

Thursdays – Wimbledon Library from 10am

Fridays – Pollards Hill Library from 10am

Our support includes:

Help with bills, debt, budgeting
Support on accessing welfare benefits
Information on Government/Merton Cost of Living Support
Information on other Merton support services
Referrals to access emergency support (e.g. food/fuel)
Support for carers

As Suzanne, CAML CEO, explains “Cost of Living challenges are impacting individuals and households across Merton and demand for our support is at unprecedented highs. Working in partnership with Merton Council and Library teams we’re able to support more Merton residents in need.”

Alternatively you can contact us:
Merton Adviceline: 0808 278 7831 (freephone) (10am-4pm, Monday-Friday)
Online Advice Query Form: https://www.caml.org.uk/advice-contact/
Visit our Mitcham (326 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3ND/ Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm) and
Morden (7 Crown Parade, Crown Lane, Morden SM4 5DA/ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm) offices