North & West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice

The local CAB in Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewkesbury

Getting Advice from CAB

We have changed the way we provide advice with the aim to be able to support as many people as possible.

The majority of the advice that we provide is now by telephone.

Where appropriate and in certain circumstance we will offer face to face advice at the locations listed.

Locations that offer a face to face drop-in are subject to availability, if we have reached capacity due to high number of clients attending our drop-in, we can’t guarantee that you will be seen by an advisor.

Telephone

We have a new number for advice Freephone 0808 189 6280

Our lines are open Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 4pm.

*Please note our Telephone sessions will be closed on Tuesday 13th October

Due to the cost-of-living crisis we are experiencing a huge demand for our service as a result there are long wait times on our adviceline. Our busiest times are between 10am and 12pm. You may wish to call later in the day for a shorter wait time.

We are unable to deal with enquiry’s that are outside of the following area: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury & Forest of Dean

Our Locations

Cheltenham | Cinderford | Coleford | Gloucester | Tewkesbury

Outreaches: Bishops Cleeve | Bream | Brockworth | Lydney | Newent 

Appointments are available in several locations but these are provided following an initial assessment.

Demand for these appointments is very high.

In exceptional circumstances, home visits can be arranged.

GL postcode area map

Email

Due to the extremely high demand on our services, we will no longer be able to offer the email service as an option to provide advice
Please refer to the alternative options on this website for advice
https://gloscab.org.uk/get-advice

For general information and advice, you can also visit the Citizens Advice website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.

Online

National Citizens Advice Self-Help Website

Web Chat (Debt)

Web Chat (All Issues)

Money Advice Service

How it works
We work with the Money Advice and Pension Service to provide Money advice in face to face, telephone and online appointments.

Our trained advisers and caseworkers can help clients explore their debt problems, look at ways of increasing income and reduce outgoings, and explain their options for dealing with debt. They will also help you understand your rights and responsibilities and those of your creditors.
Our debt advice is free, independent, confidential and impartial.

Weekly Money Advice drop-in sessions

Cheltenham – Tuesdays 9:30am till 12:30pm.

Gloucester – Gloucester Money Advice Drop-in will be on Fridays from 11th Sept 9:30am till 12:30pm

Cinderford – Thursdays 9:30am till 12:30pm.

Drop In Closures

*there will be no debt drop-in session in Cheltenham on Tuesday 13th October

Self-referral
You can fill in this form to receive a call back from our debt team. Depending on your circumstances, we will either book you in for a face to face or telephone appointment, or provide information.

We will aim to call you back within 5 working days.

This form is for debt enquiries only, if you need advice that is not debt related please contact us on 0808 189 6280.  Any non-debt enquiries will not be dealt with via this form.