WE ARE STILL HERE FOR TELEPHONE, EMAIL ENQUIRIES & WEBCHAT

In all, since March 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 Wigtownshire our bureau in Stranraer will STOP face to face contact with the public. 

However, Dumfries, Annan and Stewartry will remain open for URGENT appointments and a drop-in service and to see people who have no access to telephone and internet.

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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The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.

PRESS RELEASE
25th January 2021

Launch date: 25 January 2021 Media Contact: Christine Sinclair 0300 303 4321 ext. 6130 Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service provides fuel voucher top ups to the most vulnerable Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) with support from Dumfries…

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Congratulations to Kieran in his new role as a Financial Capability Adviser and Anti-Poverty Adviser.
14th January 2021

Kieran Brown, Financial Capability Adviser & Anti-Poverty Adviser “Hello, my name is Kieran and I have worked or DAGCAS for about 5 years now.  I started off as an administration assistant in the Dumfries Bureau through the Community Jobs Scotland scheme…

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Big Energy Saving Month Campaign 2021

The Big Energy Saving Month campaign is an annual opportunity to help consumers understand their energy use, cut their bills and get the financial support they are entitled to. The campaign has three key strands: Educating consumers to check their…

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Struggling to pay your household bills?
13th January 2021

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…

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Coronavirus - if you need to be off work to care for someone

You might be able to get help if you’re off work caring for someone who is normally looked after another way. This might be because your child’s school is closed, your child is self-isolating or an older person’s carer can’t come.…

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Coronavirus - getting benefits if you’re self-isolating

If 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…

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Service Update
12th January 2021

We continue to carefully monitor locality Covid rates and have taken the difficult decision to keep the Stranraer and Annan Bureaux closed to face to face callers at present. Our Dumfries Bureau will remain open to clients in the Nithsdale…

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SERVICE UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS
5th January 2021

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…

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Festive Period Opening Hours
10th December 2020

Our opening hours for Dumfries, Annan and Stranraer Bureaux over the Christmas and New Year Period.  Monday 21st December – 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)  Tuesday 22nd December – 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)  Wednesday 23rd December – 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)  Thursday 24th December – 9:00am -12.00 noon   Friday 25th and Monday 28th December – CLOSED  Tuesday 29th December – 9:30am-4:30pm…

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Annual Report 2019-2020
9th December 2020

DAGCAS-ANNUAL-REPORT-2019-2020Download Please download a copy of our annual report for 2019-2020. Our annual report tells a story of a very successful year. It contains statistics including client financial gains, case studies, volunteer and staff profiles and client testimonials. All of which demonstrate the…

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PASS Helpline Adviser Vacancy
3rd December 2020

Location: Annan, Dumfries or 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…

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BENEFITS ADVISER VACANCY
26th November 2020

Location: Dumfries 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? …

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Updates from Social Security Scotland
18th November 2020

Scottish Child Payment Pre-Launch Applications  Click here to view a video from Social Security Scotland Facebook page, this one links together the Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant benefits and it’s a good illustration of the support available.  Child…

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