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 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…
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 moreOur new outreach clinic at Kelloholm is now up and running on the first three Mondays each month and the fourth Thursday. Our next clinics will be held from 10am-3pm on Monday 10th, 17th and Thursday 27th June, at Kirkconnel…
Read moreOur outreach clinic in Lockerbie, scheduled for Tuesday 18th June has been cancelled. The next clinic will be held on Tuesday 4th June, followed by the next on Tuesday 2nd July, then on the first and third Tuesdays of each…
Read moreMeet the team! Alan Wilson (fitter), Zoe Graham (D&G HEAT Energy Adviser and Trainer), Rachel Reekie (D&G HandyVan (SCIO) Manager) and Crystal Pringle (D&G HandyVan (SCIO) Admin Assistant). An exciting new partnership is set to take the fight against fuel…
Read more
