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 have provided a service and helped over 7000 people with 10326 different issues. We have helped clients gain £3.7 million; this is money that in all likelihood is being reinvested in our communities. WE CAN HELP MANY MORE.

We are OPEN for appointments and a drop-in service from:

Monday- Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)

Friday: 9:30am-4pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)

We are expecting high demand and would request that 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.

If you are experiencing symptoms associated with coronavirus or are living with someone who is please do not attend any of our bureaux.

We will of course continue to follow government guidelines and these arrangements will be subject to on-going review.

You can access our essential services:

By telephone at 0300 303 4321 (Free from Landlines but from mobile may vary)
By email, fill out and send online enquiry form.
Universal Credit Help to Claim service at 0800 023 2581
Money Talk Team (financial capability support) at 0800 085 7145
Use our information system to find out the answer to your Citizens Advice enquiries

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

Find out more about Coronavirus by visiting nhs inform.

For more information about what Coronavirus means for you, check out our COVID-19 page.

💙💛 We will give regular updates on our services. Best wishes from everyone from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice💙💛

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Health advice

6th April 2020

Coronavirus is the virus that causes the illness called COVID-19. There are things you can do to help you avoid getting coronavirus and to stop the virus spreading.

Read the latest advice about symptoms and social distancing on NHS inform.

If you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19 but want general information, phone the free NHS inform helpline on 0800 028 2816. The helpline is open every day from 8am to 10pm.

Advice in British Sign Language and Easy Read format are also available.

Overseas visitors to Scotland won’t have to pay NHS charges for the diagnosis or treatment of coronavirus, regardless of residency status. Read about healthcare for overseas visitors on NHS inform.

Coronavirus advice for young people is available on the Young Scot website. Parent Club has advice for families. You shouldn’t delay getting medical care for conditions other than coronavirus. If you would normally call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 you should still do this.

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