John Baron MP welcomes Citizens Advice line

MP encourages residents to use new service

With funding from the Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club, Citizens Advice South Essex has today launched a new helpline offering information, advice and guidance – please see ‘notes to editors’ below. After the coronavirus crisis has passed, Citizens Advice plan to open a face-to-face service at different locations across Billericay.

John said,

“I welcome this new telephone service from Citizens Advice, and congratulate them and Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club on its establishment. This line exists to offer help and advice to local residents during this current emergency, and will be especially helpful to those applying to the various Government support measures. I encourage people to make good use of it and other similar services.”

Notes to Editors:

• The helpline is available on: 01277 358 080.

• There is also an e-mail service: info@citizensadvicesouthessex.org.uk.

• In addition, if people are having difficulty obtaining essential supplies, they can register with Essex Coronavirus Action, which is a collaboration between Essex County Council, the Essex Public Health Team and local groups. Their number is 0300 303 9988, open from 8.00am – 8.00pm, seven days a week.

• They can also register with the Community Hub, which is run by Basildon Council and provides support to the elderly and vulnerable at this time. The number is 01268 533 333 (option 1), or e-mail coronavirusresidents@basildon.gov.uk.