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Seven in ten people are open to using AI for personal problems and advice, but 81 per cent say it cannot replace human advisers www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/73051

A huge thank you to everyone who supported #AdviceSaves during #AdviceWeek 2026. The campaign may be ending, but our mission continues: securing long-term investment for the advice sector and workforce. Join the UK's largest support network for advice services: https://bit.ly/3WtMhr0

Sharon's story shows the life-changing impact of advice services. With support from Westway Trust's Cost of Living Crisis Clinic, she successfully navigated a PIP application and is now able to manage her condition and continue working. 👉Hear more stories from our members: https://bit.ly/4shxI5L

Technology should support, not replace, skilled advisers. WyserASSIST helps reduce admin so advisers can focus on people. But advice services need investment to adopt new tools, train staff and build a sustainable workforce for the future. Read our new report: https://bit.ly/4BBT0j5 #AdviceSaves

AdvicePro helps advisers spend less time on admin and more time supporting clients. But technology alone isn't enough. We need long-term funding and a National Workforce Strategy so services can make the most of tools like these. #AdviceSaves Learn more in our new report: https://bit.ly/4BBT0j5

AI can help advice services reach more people, but trusted human support remains essential. As Rethink Mental Illness and Wandsworth Carers' Centre highlight, technology works best when advisers have the right training, tools and safeguards. Read our new report: https://bit.ly/4BBT0j5 #AdviceSaves

The question is no longer whether people will turn to AI for advice. They already are. 7 in 10 UK adults have used/consider using AI for advice. Our CEO explores what this means for people seeking advice & how technology, Govt & advice sector should work together: https://bit.ly/4BgErRP

Advice changes lives. To keep doing that, the sector needs investment. Hear from Maternity Action, CAIA, LRMN and Nishkam Centre on why secure, long-term government funding is crucial to keep essential advice services afloat. 💙Learn more about the #AdviceSaves campaign: https://bit.ly/4i7rEbr

Advice services are stretched. They are being forced to do more with less, leaving some people without the support they desperately need. Join us in calling for the investment the advice sector urgently needs. Learn more in our latest report : https://bit.ly/3WkoKsy #AdviceSaves

📢 AdviceUK national poll finds that 7 in 10 UK adults have used, or would consider using, AI for advice on money, housing or legal problems, yet 81% say it can't replace a human adviser for complex or sensitive issues. Read more in our new briefing: https://bit.ly/4BBT0j5

As demand for advice rises, funding is shrinking. Hear from advisers at CAIA, Rethink Mental Illness, Govan Community Project and Nishkam Centre about the challenges they face on the front line. 💙Learn more about our #AdviceSaves campaign: https://bit.ly/4i7rEbr

💙 Advice changes lives and strengthens communities. As Georgia Wukovich from RUILS highlights, timely advice can be the difference between someone facing homelessness or financial hardship, while reducing pressure on other public services. 📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4sbSpjN

Whether someone is struggling with their mental health, facing problems at work, or rebuilding their life after a traumatic experience, free, independent advice can make all the difference. Learn more about our #AdviceSaves campaign: https://bit.ly/4i7rEbr

"We don't see issues. We see a human being." Hear from advisers at Nishkam Centre, Helping Hands Community Trust, Lewisham Refugee Migrant Network and Centre for Armenian Information & Advice on the power of putting people first. 💙Learn more about our #AdviceSaves campaign: https://bit.ly/4i7rEbr

Advice does more than solve immediate problems. It empowers people to move forward. As Debbie Canning from Eastbourne Food Bank says: "If people have knowledge and resources, they can do things for themselves." Read the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/4hY3Iaj #AdviceSaves #AdviceWeek

Really excited about @adviceuk.bsky.social Parliamentary drop-in event tmrw 19 Oct, 10:30–12:30 at House of Commons (Jubilee Rm). If you're an MP, drop-in! We'll be highlighting impact of advice, discussing workforce issues and sharing our latest reports. Sponsored by @rushanaraalibgs.bsky.social

To launch #AdviceWeek, we're sharing our new #AdviceSaves film. Featuring stories from 6 AdviceUK members, it shows the life-changing impact of advice services and the challenges they face. Watch, share, and tag your MP to support a sustainable future for advice. 📽️https://bit.ly/4ss7i1z

Only 3 days until #AdviceWeek begins! We're getting ready to spend five days showcasing why advice changes lives and why advice services should be recognised as essential local services. Make sure you're ready to join the conversation by downloading the #AdviceSavesToolkit: https://bit.ly/4yWJUM2

Wonderful to meet Polly Billington MP, Minister for Energy Consumers, today to discuss the Energy Debt Relief Scheme, alongside the funding and workforce challenges facing AdviceUK members. The Minister is keen to hear directly from advice services about what would make the scheme work effectively.

A housing issue isn't always just a housing issue. Behind every enquiry, there may be other challenges affecting someone's life, from mental health to digital exclusion. Watch our latest member spotlight, featuring CAIA CEO Misak Ohanian, to learn more: https://bit.ly/4y1wOvw

#AdviceWeek is just around the corner! The theme this year is The Life-changing Impact of Advice. Together, we'll shine a spotlight on the incredible difference free, independent advice makes to people's lives, communities and public services. 📥 Download your toolkit today: https://bit.ly/4y2mROz

The Windrush scandal is not a closed chapter in British history. That's why this #BlackBritishHistoryMonth we're resharing our blog with Black Equity Organisation on its lasting impact and the crucial role of advice and advocacy. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/3TybQGj

Being part of AdviceUK means you're never navigating challenges alone. Hear from Misak Ohanian, CEO of CAIA, on how AdviceUK's team has supported the organisation throughout its journey. Join over 700+ advice organisations benefiting from AdviceUK membership: https://bit.ly/4hpMYbS

🧠 AdviceUK has welcomed the government’s £343m investment in up to 159 new neighbourhood #MentalHealth centres across England, but said free and independent advice services must be embedded alongside NHS care. Our #NewsAndComment section discusses this and more: hi.switchy.io/_fgS

Celebrating 40 years of impact. In our latest Member Spotlight, hear from Misak Ohanian about the journey, challenges and achievements behind CAIA's four decades of supporting and empowering the Armenian and wider local community. ▶️ Watch the full story on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ry8waS

“Free, independent and timely advice is prevention in practice.” 85% of the UK public agree free, independent advice should be an essential local service. AdviceUK CEO Liz Bayram asks: why isn't Government treating it that way? 🔗Read her new piece: https://bit.ly/4y6wsEI #AdviceSaves

Want to improve your funding applications? In this AdviceUK Member Forum clip, Get Grants share expert tips on writing stronger problem statements. Join AdviceUK membership to access the full recording and attend future forums live: https://bit.ly/3UVwyAw

📢 Up to £70K in funding for advice services! Our member Funding Update is back this month, packed with opportunities ranging from £20K to £70K. Not a member yet? Join now to receive funding updates like this: https://bit.ly/4yFNsSb Members, make sure to check your inboxes on September 24.

Building on three years of Propel delivery, the programme will now support the whole workforce journey: entry, progression, management and leadership. Our aim is a workforce that is representative, sustainable and genuinely community-led.

📢 The #AdviceSaves 2026 Member Toolkit is here! Join us during #AdviceWeek (19-23 Oct) as we celebrate the life-changing impact of free, independent advice and call for long-term support for the sector. Download the toolkit: https://bit.ly/4xYla5z

Join us online on 30 September for the next AdviceUK Scotland Member Forum. A valuable opportunity to learn, share experiences and connect with fellow AdviceUK members. 📩 Register via the Eventbrite link included in your Forum invitation and the latest Scotland Member Update.

Running an independent advice service can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. Join our free virtual coffee lounge on 22 September 10-11AM to chat with the AdviceUK Membership Team and discover available support. 🔗Register through the AdviceUK portal: https://bit.ly/4r37seM