WE ARE STILL HERE FOR TELEPHONE, EMAIL ENQUIRIES & WEBCHAT

In all, during 2020, we have dealt with 15556 client contacts with 22152 issues. We have helped clients gain £7.6 million; this is money that in all likelihood is being reinvested in our communities. We have also managed a 230% increase in employment issues for clients. WE CAN HELP MANY MORE. 

DAGCAS is complying with government guidance to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Due to the sharp rise in Coronavirus cases in Annandale and Wigtownshire our bureau in Annan, Stranraer and the Stewartry will STOP face to face contact with the public. However, Dumfries will remain open as of 6 January for appointments and a drop-in service.   

If you can contact us by telephone or through our website then you should continue to do so. This will be a quicker way of speaking to an adviser. 

We will deliver an essential service that focuses on telephone, webchat and email enquiries. 

For the latest updates on the Covid-19 outbreak and what it means for you, take a look at our advice website. 

For the latest Government Guidance on new stay at home regulations in effect, click here. 

Find out more about Coronavirus by visiting nhs inform. 

You can access our essential services: 

We are extra busy during these challenging times and appreciate your patience. 

💙💛  Thanks for understanding, stay safe and well from everyone from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice💙💛

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UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS

WE ARE STILL HERE; WE ARE STILL HELPING PEOPLE WITH PRIORITY ISSUES The Government have now placed further Coronavirus restrictions BUT WE ARE STILL OPEN. From 22nd March 2020, we…

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Struggling with your energy bills?

We can help.   Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) can give you free, impartial and confidential advice about all of your energy issues. Our trained energy advisers can help you deal…

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EU Citizens Support Scheme

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) launches a new service to assist EU Citizens and their family members with the EU Settlement Scheme.

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WE ARE OPEN FOR TELEPHONE, EMAIL ENQUIRIES & WEBCHAT

In all, during 2020, we have dealt with 15556 client contacts with 22152 issues. We have helped clients gain £7.6 million; this is money that in all likelihood is being reinvested in our communities. We have also managed a 230% increase in employment issues for clients. WE CAN HELP MANY MORE. 

DAGCAS is complying with government guidance to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Due to the sharp rise in Coronavirus cases in Annandale and Wigtownshire our bureau in Annan, Stranraer and the Stewartry will STOP face to face contact with the public. However, Dumfries will remain open as of 6 January for appointments and a drop-in service.   

If you can contact us by telephone or through our website then you should continue to do so. This will be a quicker way of speaking to an adviser. 

We will deliver an essential service that focuses on telephone, webchat and email enquiries. 

For the latest updates on the Covid-19 outbreak and what it means for you, take a look at our advice website. 

For the latest Government Guidance on new stay at home regulations in effect, click here. 

Find out more about Coronavirus by visiting nhs inform. 

You can access our essential services: 

We are extra busy during these challenging times and appreciate your patience. 

Thanks for understanding 

Stay Safe and Well, 

Team DAGCAS 

 
 
 
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We were delighted to see Susan Little finish her training to become a generalist adviser at DAGCAS recently. Well done Susan. If you would like information on how to become an adviser with us then contact us on 03003034321 or…

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We have had an increased number of calls and emails asking about the option of ‘Furloughing Staff’. We’ve put together this Q&A which we hope will answer any questions you may have at this time.  1: Can all staff be…

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My boss is forcing me to go to work but I’m scared of coronavirus. What should I do?

Employers must make all efforts to help people to work from home where possible, as this will help limit the spread of the virus by reducing the amount of contact between people. In some circumstances this may be impossible –…

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