Citizens Advice Watford will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
Need Advice During the Holidays?
- Adviceline: 0800 144 8848
- Universal Credit Help to Claim: 0800 144 8444
Both services will be closed from 24 December to 1 January.
If You Are Homeless
Emergency support is available 24/7:
- New Hope: www.newhope.org.uk | 0300 012 0168
- Watford Borough Council: www.watford.gov.uk/homelessness/im-homeless-risk-homeless | 01923 226400
Food Support
Local foodbanks and community hubs will have varied opening hours over the festive period. Key locations include:
- Unit 5 Empire Centre, Imperial Way, WD24 4YH – Open 10am to 1pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Sundays
- St James Road Baptist Church, WD18 0DZ – Closed Christmas week except Monday 29 December, 12pm to 2pm
- Wellspring Church, WD17 2AH – Closed after 24 December
- St Michael’s & All Angels, WD18 7DY – Open on 24 and 31 December, 10am to 12pm
- CPSO Methodist Church, WD19 6LA – Open on 26 December, 10am to 12pm, and 30 December, 11am to 1pm
Call Watford Foodbank for more information on 01923804435 or visit watfordfoodbank.co.uk.
Other Support
- Herts Help: 0300 123 4044 | info@hertshelp.net | www.hertshelp.net – Open 10am to 4pm except for bank holidays
- Job Centre Plus: 0800 169 0190 | Universal Credit: 0800 328 5644 – Opening hours vary; most services closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org and online at www.samaritans.org
