Latest News, Campaigns and Press Releases
The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
Stranraer Would you like to be part of our dedicated team who are driving our vision to be the leading socially responsible organisation providing holistic, high quality and accessible advice and representation for all citizens of Dumfries and Galloway? In…
Read moreAnnan Would you like to be part of our dedicated team who are driving our vision to be the leading socially responsible organisation providing holistic, high quality and accessible advice and representation for all citizens of Dumfries and Galloway? In…
Read moreIf you’ve been affected by coronavirus, you might be able to claim benefits or get more money on your current benefits. This might be because you: are self-isolating because you have coronavirus or symptoms of coronavirus – find out more about…
Read morePress Release Media Contact: Phil Stewart 0300 303 4321 ext. 6131 Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service has, over the last 3 months, been delivering a valuable advice and support service to those most in need across our region by…
Read moreThere are things you can do if you: haven’t had any furlough pay yet but think you should havethink you’ve been paid the wrong amountthink your employer is keeping your furlough pay and not giving it to you It’s a…
Read moreIf something you were planning to do has been cancelled because of coronavirus, there might be things you can do. For example, if you had travel plans or were going to an event. You should check the website of the…
Read moreIf you’re planning to travel abroad Government advice is not to travel right now unless you really have to – you can read the latest travel guidance on GOV.UK. If you were meant to travel If your booking is cancelled because of…
Read moreYou should explain the situation to your landlord straight away – they might give you more time to pay. You still need to pay your rent. If you’ve fallen behind with your rent, you should start dealing with rent arrears. You…
Read moreIf you ask your mortgage provider, they might agree to pause your mortgage payments for 3 months. This is called a ‘payment deferral’. You can ask for a payment deferral for somewhere you live or somewhere you’ve bought to let.…
Read moreUnless you live with your landlord, they can’t evict you without following the correct legal procedure in either the sheriff court or the First-tier Tribunal, depending on the type of tenancy you have. If your landlord changes the locks or…
Read moreThis includes things like your rent, mortgage, energy or council tax. Check what help you can get if you’re struggling to pay your bills. You might be able to claim benefits, or get more money if you’re already getting benefits. This…
Read moreAlistair Wallace- Volunteer Solicitor at our Dumfries Headquarters. Alistair Wallace joined DAGCAS’ In Court Advice Project in September 2019 as a volunteer Solicitor with a keen interest in inequality, injustice and discrimination. He undertook all the necessary Volunteer Generalist Adviser…
Read moreIrina Grey- Volunteer Trainee Generalist Adviser at our Dumfries Bureau Irina is a Latvian national who became a volunteer with DAGCAS in Oct 2019. She brings a wealth of invaluable experience to this role. She has a background in business,…
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