Latest News, Campaigns and Press Releases
The latest news, campaigns and press releases from Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
In September, DAGCAS EU Citizens Support project is organising a series of free online awareness sessions about the EU Settlement Scheme and the impact of Brexit for EU Citizens and their family members living and working in the UK. These…
Read moreFollowing early retirement from the NHS where Laura had 29 years of service in various roles including: Business Management, Principal Auditor, Counter Fraud Specialist, Development Manager and latterly heading up Estates & Infrastructure, she joined CAB in 2015 as a…
Read moreI joined the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice team in Stranraer in January 2019 as a Generalist Volunteer. In August 2019, I was offered a role with the Money Talk Team which I carry out on a Monday. I am…
Read moreHi my name is Fergus Marshall and I am a anti-poverty and financial capability adviser for Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice. Before starting in this new project I was previously a Volunteer Generalist Adviser for Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice…
Read moreHi, my name’s Simon Ashton and I am an adviser on the new Citizens Advice Anti Poverty team. I have been with the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service since 2018, first as a volunteer Generalist Adviser, then, as a…
Read moreMy name is Lynne Davis. I attended college in Dumfries and studied Graphic Design and Illustration, and still have a passion for design and interior design. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, bake and…
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We can help. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) can give you free, impartial and confidential advice about all of your energy issues. Our trained energy advisers can help you deal with any outstanding debts, as well as reducing your energy…
Read moreYou might be able to get a free TV licence if someone in your household gets Pension Credit. To get the discount, both of the following must apply to the licence holder: they’re 75 years or olderthey get Pension Credit…
Read morePress Release Media Contact: Phil Stewart 0300 303 4321 ext. 6131 Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service has, over the last 3 months, been delivering a valuable advice and support service to those most in need across our region by…
Read moreIf something you were planning to do has been cancelled because of coronavirus, there might be things you can do. For example, if you had travel plans or were going to an event. You should check the website of the…
Read moreIf you’re planning to travel abroad Government advice is not to travel right now unless you really have to – you can read the latest travel guidance on GOV.UK. If you were meant to travel If your booking is cancelled because of…
Read moreYou should explain the situation to your landlord straight away – they might give you more time to pay. You still need to pay your rent. If you’ve fallen behind with your rent, you should start dealing with rent arrears. You…
Read moreIf you ask your mortgage provider, they might agree to pause your mortgage payments for 3 months. This is called a ‘payment deferral’. You can ask for a payment deferral for somewhere you live or somewhere you’ve bought to let.…
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