Research & Campaigns

We help more people with more kinds of problems than almost anyone else – giving us a unique view of the issues people face today.

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Broadband, Water & Energy Help for People on Benefits

If you're on benefits, you could be eligible for discounted broadband, water, and more. Find out what support you can claim

Highlight on disability

A new Disability Benefits report produced by Eastbourne Citizens Advice, as part of their ongoing campaign about Sickness and Disability benefits

Frozen in place

A new report from nationals Citizens Advice highlighting the continuing crisis of energy affordability (Feb 2025)

The National Red Index: how to turn the tide on falling living standards- Feb 2024

Millions are trapped in negative budgets, with essential costs outpacing income. Citizens advice national latest insight reveals the scale of the crisis and what must be done to turn the tide.

The proposed benefit cuts- pushing people into poverty

Read the article with Claire Moriarty highlighting the long-term negative consequences of the proposed changes.

Cost of Living Report 2024

Read the latest Cost of Living Report for East Sussex which draws on data captured from helping thousands of local people throughout our county as the Cost of Living Crisis has evolve