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Citizens Advice urge access to basic banking
3rd June 2026

Christine Sinclair, Operations Manager at Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service. Access to no frills bank accounts could help tackle poverty. Thousands of people across the region are struggling without a bank account according to a local charity. Dumfries and…

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Energy cap rise will be devastating for people across Dumfries and Galloway
28th May 2026

The 13% rise in the energy price cap announced today will be devastating for thousands of households across Dumfries and Galloway, according to Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS). Responding to the announcement, D&G CAS Chief Executive Phil…

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Get connected with Citizens Advice.
20th May 2026

Christine Sinclair, Operations Manager Thousands in region could benefit from cheaper phone and internet bills. People across Dumfries and Galloway on social security benefits could be paying too much for their broadband and mobile service according to Dumfries and Galloway…

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A beacon of hope for D&G veterans
30th March 2026

A beacon of hope! D&G CAS Training Officer Katy Caie and Chief Executive Phil Stewart receive their certificate from Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Archie Dryburgh MBE. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) have confirmed their commitment to the…

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D&G CAS faces 20% funding cut
27th February 2026

In response to the 20% budget cut for Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service, Phil Stewart, CEO stated, “ The news of the 20% funding cut for Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service can only be described as devastating and…

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Citizens Advice pioneer digital appointments at Scotland’s highest village
17th November 2025

Carole Kilshaw, Community Engagement and Development Officer at Wanlockhead Community Centre. A new partnership between Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) and Wanlockhead Community Centre is bringing remote advice sessions via video for two afternoons each week, to…

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Citizens Advice makes massive gains for local people
6th November 2025

Chief Executive Phil Stewart and Chair of the Board Marsali Caig (centre), with D&G CAS staff and volunteers. The newly released Annual Report for Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) shows that in 2024-25, they helped over eight…

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