General Advice
Overwhelmed with money worries? Check if you could be paying less on your bills or if you’re missing out on extra income. Our money map tool has done all the hard work for you by pulling together online sources to…
Read moreIf you can’t work because you’re self-isolating, you might be able to get: a self-isolation support grant from your local councilStatutory Sick Pay (SSP) from your employerEmployment and Support Allowance (ESA) from the government You can’t get SSP and ESA…
Read moreYou might be told you’re at risk of redundancy if your employer has one or more jobs they can’t afford or no longer need. Your employer has a lot of freedom to choose who they make redundant, but there are…
Read moreYou might be able to get a free TV licence if someone in your household gets Pension Credit. To get the discount, both of the following must apply to the licence holder: they’re 75 years or olderthey get Pension Credit…
Read moreClick here to exit this page quickly If you’ve been threatened or feel unsafe Call the police on 999 to get protection immediately. Ask the police to refer you to specialist domestic abuse support or phone Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline…
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Our EU Citizen support project is still actively helping EU citizens apply to the EU Settlement Scheme via telephone and email. Our Free Helpline remains open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, 0800 916 9847. Our EU Advisers will provide advice over the phone…
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You can help them contact us. We are engaging with the people who can get in touch with us, but what about the most vulnerable people who don’t own a mobile or don’t have access to the internet? How can…
Read moreDomestic abuse is often linked with other forms of gender-based violence and abuse. Read our advice if you’ve experienced: intimate photos or videos being shared – read our advice on what to do if your intimate photos or videos are shared without…
Read moreMore support if you’re a woman The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre can help you with free legal advice, for example about court orders to protect your from abuse and reporting the abuser to the police. They have face-to-face legal clinics…
Read moreCool2Talk. Confidential. Anonymous. For young people aged 12-26 across Dumfries & Galloway. cool2talk provide a safe space where young people can get their questions answered accurately and without judgement. Cool2talk respond to all questions within 24 hours. Cool2talk provides a confidential service.…
Read moreYou may be worried about a recent loss or reduction in income. This will inevitably lead to concerns about how you are going to pay your bills. When you are worried that you may not have enough money to pay…
Read moreSpeak to your energy supplier as soon as you can. You might be able to set up a payment plan with them to help spread the cost of your bills. Find out more about what to do if you’re struggling to…
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Are you EU citizen living in Scotland? Do you want to know more about EU Settlement Scheme? About this Event Join us in the information session to find out more about: What the EU Settlement Scheme is.When and how to…
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