Latest News, Campaigns and Press Releases
The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
Following the increase in the Energy Price Cap the average increase in price for people will be £10 for every £100 spent on energy. This will of course have a huge impact for many people already struggling with their energy…
Read moreThe Money Talk Team can help you maximise your income by providing free money and debt advice. Everyone’s situation is unique but experience shows us there are ways to improve people’s finances to help with the increased cost of living.…
Read moreWe have temporarily changed the dates of our advice clinics at Mull of Galloway Practice in Drummore. Our upcoming sessions will be: Monday 17th February, 10am-4pmMonday 17th March, 10am-4pm Our service is FREE, confidential, impartial and independent and covers a…
Read moreWe are pleased to launch our Annual Report for 2023-24, detailing not only the statistics generated by our service over that period, but a few of the human stories behind the figures. We are rightly proud of the number of…
Read moreEveryone here at D&G CAS would like to wish our dear friend and colleague, Norrie McIntosh a very happy 90th birthday this weekend. A former trade union official, Norrie began volunteering with us in 2001, joining our board in 2004.…
Read moreThe final clinics of our Glenkens Outreach will be held on the following dates: Catstrand, New Galloway: Tuesday 10th December 2024Glenkens Community Centre, Dalry: Monday 2nd December 2024 , Monday 16th December 2024, Monday 13th January 2025. After these dates,…
Read moreJohn Cooper MP with D&G CAS staff Georgia Walker, Julia Murchie, Phil Stewart (Chief Executive), Dan Baillie (Bureau Manager) and Elaine Forrest. Recently elected MP for Dumfries and Galloway, John Cooper visited the Stranraer Bureau of Dumfries and Galloway Citizens…
Read morePractice Manager Tracy Hose, D&G CAS Adviser Janet McCulloch and D&G CAS Stranraer Bureau Manager Dan Baillie, outside the Mull of Galloway Practice. A new way of partnership working is being launched in Dumfries and Galloway, which aims to introduce…
Read moreBrenda Waugh, manager of the D&G CAS Annan Bureau. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) are expanding the ways in which people across the region can access advice, with a new outreach clinic set to start up in…
Read moreWe want as many eligible young people as possible to apply for the Job Start Payment. This is a one-off payment of £314.45 to help with the costs of starting a new job including clothes, equipment and transport. The payment…
Read moreDan Baillie (centre) new D&G CAS Stranraer Bureau Manager, with staff and volunteers. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) are delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Baillie, the new manager for their Stranraer Bureau. Dan is no…
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating a number of car finance agreements after receiving complaints that drivers have been charged too much. You can find out if you have been affected, by asking your broker / lender if you…
Read moreD&G CAS Advisers Caroline Cameron (left) and Pauline Kirk (right) with Claire McKie, Home-Start Wigtownshire Senior Co-ordinator (centre). Help is now at hand for families in need of financial advice, due to a new service from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens…
Read moreDumfries and Galloway Council have just added a new page to their website covering guidance on energy efficiency as compiled by the Energy Agency, including advice on area based schemes such as ECO/ECOFLEX, grants, benefits and improved installers. Home Energy…
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