Latest News, Campaigns and Press Releases
The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
As from 29th April 2021, Dumfries Bureau will be open for face-to-face drop ins and appointments until 7.00pm every Thursday evening. Opening hours from the 29th April 2021: Mondays- 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm) Tuesdays – 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm) Wednesdays – 9:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm) Thursdays 9.30am – 7.00pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm) Fridays- 9:30am-4pm (closed…
Read moreLocation: 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? …
Read moreLocation: Dumfries, Annan 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…
Read moreOur staff and volunteers have been working very hard to help so many local people. We are going to take a break over the Easter weekend to recharge and rest. We will be closed from Friday, 2nd April to Monday,…
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 moreYou might be able to claim benefits or get more money on your current benefits if your work has been affected by coronavirus. This might be because you: are earning less than usual – including if you’re self-employed have lost your…
Read moreYour employer might be able to use the government Coronavirus Job Retention scheme to pay you while you’re not working. This is known as being a ‘furloughed worker’. If your employer uses the scheme, you’ll be paid 80% of your…
Read moreLaunch 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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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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreOverwhelmed 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…
Read moreYou 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.…
Read moreIf 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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