Citizens Advice Isle of Wight

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight Citizens Advice IW aims to give free, confidential and impartial advice to Island residents.

Thank you for visiting the official Citizens Advice Isle of Wight page. This is where we share information about what we’re up to and spend time talking to and listening to our community. We encourage open conversation, and would love to hear your views and experiences. This page is managed by a member of staff who will endeavour to respond to any questions you have during office hours. P

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12/08/2026

An amber Heat Health Alert is effect from 9am Tuesday 11 August until 9pm Friday 14 August 2026.

The Isle of Wight Council has activated the Severe Weather Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers.

Additional support in place for rough sleepers includes

welfare checks throughout the alert period
access to drinking water, sun cream and suitable clothing
signposting to cool spaces during daytime hours
if there is a specific risk to a person accommodation may be considered
If you are worried about someone sleeping rough during the hot weather, please report your concern through StreetLink so support can be offered.

Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.

If you are thinking of donating to the Isle of Wight foodbank, these are their most needed items this month!
01/07/2026

If you are thinking of donating to the Isle of Wight foodbank, these are their most needed items this month!

23/06/2026

Due to the Red Severe heat alert warning, we are only doing telephone contacts tomorrow please can you put a message up as follows:

Due to the Red Severe Heat Health Warning in place across much of our region, for Wednesday, 24/06/2026, we are only conducting telephone-based appointments.
There will be no drop in appointments available. Normal services will return Thursday, 25/06/2026.

Please follow the recommended advice: Severe Hot Weather Health Advice

Here are the Isle of Wight foodbank most needed items for May!
01/05/2026

Here are the Isle of Wight foodbank most needed items for May!

Ever thought about donating to the Isle of Wight foodbank? Here are their most needed items for April!Food:PuddingsUHT M...
01/04/2026

Ever thought about donating to the Isle of Wight foodbank? Here are their most needed items for April!
Food:
Puddings
UHT Milk
Baked Beans
Tinned Fruit
Tinned Spaghetti
Jam / Spreads
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Toiletries:
Shaving Foam / Gel
Toothbrushes
Male & Female Deodorant
Toothpaste

Address

Isle Help Advice Centre, High Street
Newport
PO301UD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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+448001448848

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