West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau is a generalist advice service. Using the CAB Service's unique information system we can give you free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects to help you solve your problems.

benefits	CAB can identify benefits not being claimed CAB can investigate and challenge benefit decisions or backdating CAB can assist with completion of claim forms Coming to CAB can lead to significant increase in income for some claimants
debt	CAB can negotiate with Housing Associations with regard to rent arrears and avoid court action or eviction CAB can help with budgeting, enabling clients to regain control of their finances Coming to CAB for help with debt problems can reduce stress and anxiety and improve quality of life
employment	CAB can negotiate between employer and employee CAB can support during Employment disputes
legal	CAB can represent clients in court with regard to Bankruptcy, Debt Relief Orders, Repossession, Administrative Orders, Benefits Tribunals when resources permit CAB can give information relating to court hearings, forms and procedures
housing	CAB can help people who are threatened with homelessness CAB can support during neighbour disputes
relationships / family	CAB can offer support to those suffering from Domestic Violence CAB can listen and give practical advice during the separation and divorce process CAB can help with complex issues in times of bereavement
other issues	Other issues include health, education, consumer issues, tax, utilities, immigration, etc.

In addition to our general service we can also offer:

	Carers Advice Service which can give specialist advice for carers and people with disabilities. Advisers have experience of complex benefit issues, including Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Benefit Appeals. They can offer home visits if appropriate.
	Services across West Berkshire which offer CAB advice sessions in several GP's surgeries in West Berkshire. Find a location nearest to you in the find us page.

If you would like specific advice or information and you live in the West Berkshire area, please contact us in person at any of the locations listed in the find us page, by phone on the number above, or in writing. We regret that we cannot offer advice by email.

If you do not live in the area we cover (see the find us page to check your location), the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux website includes a UK-wide directory of local CAB branches, with their contact details and the services they offer.

General advice and information can also be found on the National CAB Service's Adviceguide website.