When Life Gives You Lemons

Join Joanna and Rev Ian as they discuss the cost of living, budgeting, saving for the future and when life gives you lemons!

When 1 in 6 people in the UK don't have any savings, now is the time to talk finances. Lots of us bury our heads in the sand, and with an ever changing economic landscape, whilst it may not be the most fun conversation to have, it's time to face our financial demons!

We hear from expert financi...

How could changes to employment laws affect you and do you know your rights as they stand now?

The world of work often results in queries for volunteers at North Lancashire Citizens Advice. Am I entitled to a break? Will I be paid during maternity leave? What if work is making me ill?

These - and many more - are our bread and butter and among the topics discussed by Joanna and Ian in this podcast. We also hear from Asli Atay a senior...

Episode 3. Joanna and Frank

As well as co-hosting When Life Gives You Lemons as Chief Executive of Citizens Advice North Lancashire, Joanna Young is also a proud older sister.

With ten studio albums to his credit and a reputation for constantly touring, punk-folk singer Frank Turner is her little brother!

He’s written songs and spoken widely about mental health including his own challenges. He’s also lost two close friends to suici...

Episode 2: Help Is Close

Knowing how to find help when it comes to mental health and well being can be a challenge.

In this edition of When Life Gives You Lemons hosts Joanna Young and the Rev Ian Dewar hear about Help Is Close, a Lancaster district-wide, mental health support campaign aimed at all ages.

As well as organisations offering practical help it also lists groups who may help when it comes to maintaining good mental healt...

Episode 1. Brew Monday

Feeling down or having low mood doesn’t just happen on Mondays in January. Our mental health can be tested at any time during the year.

In this edition of When Life Gives You Lemons hosts Joanna Young and the Rev Ian Dewar hear more about what mental health actually means.

Gemma Wright, Practice Development Nurse and Professional Nurse Advocate for the Bay area, works for Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundati...

After this week’s Budget announcement, are you grappling to understand what the Chancellor’s decisions mean for you?

There was a lot to take in and it will take time for the full implications to be seen.

So, in this special episode of When Life Gives You Lemons, our chief executive Joanna Young is joined by Citizens Advice North Lancashire’s Research and Campaigns Lead

Caroline Robertson to consider what the headline changes to Nat...

We have the Autumn Budget in October and there have already been changes announced about the Winter Fuel Payment and who qualifies to receive it.

In this episode, visit the local Citizens Advice office in Morecambe and hear from those who work there, including the trained volunteers and expert advisers. They'll tell you what it's like to visit your local Citizens Advice branch and what sort of support is available.

Hear from memb...

I know it doesn't sound like a laugh a minute - but this is important!

Unfortunately, all of us will face this lemon at some point. Yet most of us feel blindsided when we get bad news and don't plan for the worst.

Are you prepared for a serious, life-changing diagnosis? Have you thought about finances, income, even writing a will?

It's not something we like to talk about, but it's important to prepare for when life throws you a c...

Should I write a will? What is 'power of attorney'? Who will help me if I become ill? 

For life advice, check out When Life Gives You Lemons, a podcast created for you whoever you are!

Hosted by Joanna Young, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice North Lancashire and the Reverend Ian Dewar, Lead Chaplain for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, they'll guide you through the challenges life throws...