People in Great Yarmouth who are struggling with the cost of living crisis can now seek advice and support from a new service in the town.

The Yorkshire Building Society and Citizens Advice have extended a partnership to the town.

it will see the society’s Great Yarmouth branch on Market Street host a Citizens Advice adviser one day a week to offer independent advice on a wide range of financial and non-financial issues in private meeting rooms. 

The service is available to all members of the public.

The partnership sees Citizens Advice advisers hold free, confidential appointments in selected high street branches of the society to support people with a range of issues, including financial wellbeing.

Zoe Barnard, branch manager at the Great Yarmouth branch of Yorkshire Building Society, said: “We recognise that many people in our community need help and advice around financial wellbeing – perhaps now more than ever – so we’re really pleased to be a host branch for Citizens Advice advisers.

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“The partnership has been such a success in other parts of the country and I’m sure the accessible service will be a welcome addition in Great Yarmouth too.

"Hopefully anyone who needs a little extra support or advice will get in touch with the branch and make an appointment with the adviser.”

The partnership with Citizens Advice initially started with six Yorkshire Building Society branches, but due to demand the amount of locations offering the service trebled in the first 18 months.

The Great Yarmouth link-up is part of an expansion involving 42 branches nationally to offer Citizens Advice advisers.

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Mark Hitchcock, chief executive officer at Norfolk Citizens Advice, said: “In the current economic storm it’s crucial people get the advice they need to help them stay afloat financially or tackle other issues that may be causing concern." 

Each appointment is up to 60 minutes long and can be booked directly by contacting the Great Yarmouth branch on 01493 856577.