Latest News, Campaigns and Press Releases
The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
Practice 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 moreThe following bureaux will be closed or offering a limited service on the following dates:Annan (limited service): Thursday 5th SeptemberDumfries: Tuesday 17th SeptemberStranraer: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th September You can still access our services by calling 0300 303 4321 or via our website self-help pages.
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 are delighted to share our 2022-23 Annual Report, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those most in need across the region by being in the right place, at the right time and in the right way, whilst remaining flexible to…
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 moreMartin Bertram, Ciara McQuarrie, Kellie McCulloch and Anne Clarke, celebrate Ciara’s achievement. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) would like to congratulate Ciara McQuarrie in successfully completing her Modern Apprenticeship and achieving an SVQ level 6 in Business…
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 morePosition Type: Triage/ Receptionist Volunteer Location: Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (Dumfries, Annan or Stranraer) What does a Triage Volunteer do in DAGCAS? Triage is essential to the smooth and efficient running of Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.…
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 moreWe are trialling two new drop-in outreach clinics in Wigtownshire over the coming weeks. The first is at the Fed Up Cafe, in Bridge Street, Stranraer, from 12pm to 2pm on alternate Tuesdays, from 9th July onwards. Other clinics will follow…
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…
Read moreOur brand new outreach clinic at Lochside is set to start next week, on Wednesday 19th June and will run weekly on every Wednesday thereafter. The clinics are open from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the YM Café, Lochside Road YMCA…
Read moreDue to the closure of Machars Action in Wigtown, from the 1st July our outreach clinics will move to Wigtown Library. Please note the new dates below. Week OneTues – Newton Stewart, Riverside Day Centre (no change)Thurs – Wigtown LibraryFri …
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