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Bishops Waltham and The Meon Valley
Citizens Advice Bureau
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Here are some recent enquiries to the Bureau. Click on the enquiry to see the advice given. These enquires have been printed in the Parish Magazines within the area. If your enquiry is not shown here please go to the Contact us page for details on how to contact us.

I have seen adverts for companies who say they offer benefits advice and who say they
can help you claim backdated benefits on a no win no fee basis.
How do they work and are they a good idea? -
I’m currently searching online for a property to rent. Some people I’ve contacted have asked
me to ‘prove’ I have the funds by doing a money transfer before they’ll even show me the
property. Is this legitimate? -
Pension Entitlement. I am a couple of years off retirement age. I know I won’t now get my
state pension at 60 but I’m unclear about exactly when I’ll qualify and whether I’ll be entitled
to a full pension when I stop work. Can you help? – July 2010
House Repossession. I’ve heard about various government schemes to help people avoid
repossession. I’m confused about what they are and how they work.
Tax Credits. I got a letter telling me I was overpaid tax credits dating back to the time I
separated from my husband. This came as a total shock. I don’t have the amount of money
they want me to pay back. I don’t know what to do – please can you help? -
Electoral Register. I’ve just moved house. How do I make sure I’m registered to vote