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Publication date:October 2011
Part of our series of briefing sheets based on the report Being Young Being Heard, this sheet focuses on the problems young people face with benefits.
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Scams and their victimsPublication date:October 2011
A report on the impact of scams on the most vulnerable in society.
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Publication date:September 2011
Report showing a snapshot of Scottish citizens advice bureaux debt work in 2010/11.
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Publication date:September 2011
CAS’s response to the government consultation on the simplification of the consumer landscape, including the transfer of Consumer Direct's advice-giving work to Citizens Advice Scotland and Citizens Advice (England and Wales) in April 2012.
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Publication date:September 2011
This briefing from our series on the problems facing young people in Scotland looks at housing issues.
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Publication date:September 2011
The CAS response to the second year of the Harrington Review, based on the input of over 130 managers, advisers and volunteers from 60 different bureaux across Scotland.
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Publication date:September 2011
CAS interim response to the BIS Empowering and Protecting Consumers consultation.
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Publication date:September 2011
Scrutiny of the forthcoming spending review and draft budget for 2012-13, in response to the call for evidence on preventative spending.
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Publication date:September 2011
This briefing draws on the Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform (SCoWR) manifesto to set out five key principles for welfare reform agreed by our diverse membership. It calls on the House of Lords to ensure these principles underpin debate and decisions on the Welfare Reform Bill.
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Publication date:August 2011
A short report from Citizens Advice Scotland detailing recent case evidence on debt management companies from Scottish citizens advice bureaux.
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Publication date:August 2011
This briefing sheet looks at the sharp rise in sanctions and the unhelpful effects they have on the people affected, as well as recommendations for improving the system.
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Publication date:August 2011
CAS’s response to the Government’s consultation on the introduction of Personal Independence Payments outlines potential impacts in Scotland of the proposed changes in Scotland.
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Publication date:July 2011
A guide for Parliamentarians to the work of the Citizens Advice Bureau Service in Scotland. The guide provides information on how MSPs and Scottish MPs can help their constituents on a range of issues including debt, advice, housing and employment.
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Publication date:July 2011
The Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform (SCoWR) response to the SSAC consultation on passported benefits.
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Publication date:July 2011
Response from Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. The response supports the objective to gain straightforward private rights of redress for misleading and aggressive practices.
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Publication date:June 2011
CAS was involved in the shaping and writing of amendments proposed by action for children/SCoWR for the third reading of the welfare reform bill. The amendment relates to childcare and costs, and work focused interviews.
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Publication date:June 2011
Response to OFCOM's consultation on tackling unexpectedly high bills or 'bill shock' in telecommunications . Views sought on why these occur, the impact of these bills, and preventative measures.
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Publication date:June 2011
The CAS welfare reform briefing has been sent to all Scottish MPs before the 3rd reading of the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Commons. The focus of the briefing looks at the major issues affecting our clients in the bill and impact on devolved legislation in Scotland.
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Publication date:June 2011
Citizens Advice Bureau evidence on the consumer problems caused or exacerbated by the recession
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Publication date:June 2011
Briefing outlining the social policy issues that have been reported by citizens advice bureaux from January to March 2011.
Stressed About Debt? High costs of energy, food and fuel mean that many people are finding it impossible to keep up, worrying about debt or falling behind on bills. The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here for you, with free, confidential and impartial advice in a variety of ways.