Hop on the bus for free advice

Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck launched their new Advice Bus which will provide vulnerable residents with access to free advice and support.

Those at the event, at Allendale House, Wimborne, were invited to hear about the service and challenges faced when reaching residents who are unable to access existing services. They were also invited for a look around the bus.

Helen Goldsack, chief officer, Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck said: “The bus enables us to reach residents who cannot access services due to rural isolation, restricted mobility, cost of fuel or limited access to public transport.

Advice is free and there is no need to book an appointment.”

Attendees included the Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Cllr Diann March, councillors from Wareham, Verwood, Ferndown and Wimborne, and funders including Wessex Water and local businesses including MJP Law, Dibbens Solicitors and Harold G Walker Solicitors. The Advice Bus will be stopping weekly at Colehill, Verwood, West Moors, Corfe Mullen, Wool, Bovington and Swanage. For the full timetable visit edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/getadvice/advice-bus.