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  1. foreCASt episode 2 recording

    26 Nov 2024

    Thanks to everyone who attended the second episode of our new webinar series, foreCASt: data and insight from Citizens Advice Scotland. You can find the recording here in case you missed it: ForeCASt Episode 2. You can also find the slides here. 

    Sign up to our foreCASt mailing list to keep up to date with the future episodes.

  2. Scotland's social security system reaches a significant milestone

    16 Nov 2024

    by Erica Young, CAS social justice officer.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 16 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits, Social Security Scotland

  3. Rural Scotland's private rental sector webinar

    12 Nov 2024

    Join us on18 November along with a panel of experts as we discuss the latest findings into rural housing and the private rental sector in Scotland. 

    Spotlight:
    Housing

  4. What next for our Armed Forces community?

    9 Nov 2024

    by Jonathan Watt, CAS Director for Business Development and National Funded Services.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 09 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Armed Forces Community

  5. BUDGET REPORT CARD: Definite progress but government needs to go further and faster to help those most in need

    3 Nov 2024

    by Emma Jackson, Head of CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Scotsman on Sunday on 03 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  6. Priced out of Justice?

    2 Nov 2024

    by Hyo Eun Shin, CAS Strong Communities team. 

    This article was first published in The Herald on 02 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Legal

  7. How FinTech is closing the gap on digital exclusion

    26 Oct 2024

    by Sarah-Jayne Dunn, manager of the CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 26 October 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Money and debt

  8. For the energy rates we pay we deserve a first class service

    19 Oct 2024

    by Christine Lang, CAS project manager.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 19 November. 

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy

  9. Poverty hurts us all. How, together, we can end it

    12 Oct 2024

    by Emma Jackson, CAS Strategic Lead on Social Justice.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 11 October 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  10. What poor transport links mean for communities

    6 Oct 2024

    by Skye and Lochalsh CAB.

    Alan Prior from Skye and Lochalsh CAB shares some reflections on the issues they see in their community for people accessing transport and why improving transport is central to tackling poverty.

  11. If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?

    5 Oct 2024

    by Stephanie Millar, manager of CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 5 October 2024. 

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  12. Homelessness levels are unacceptable, so why do we accept them?

    28 Sep 2024

    by Aoife Deery, CAS housing spokesperson.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 28 September 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Housing

  13. CAS urges collaboration to tackle homelessness

    24 Sep 2024

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for a more collaborative approach by the Scottish Government, as the number of homeless applications and demand for temporary accommodation rises. 

    Spotlight:
    Housing

  14. Putting a stop to bank arrestment of benefits

    22 Sep 2024

    by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lead for Financial Health.

    This article on putting a stop to bank arrestment of benefits was first published in The Herald on 21 September 2024.

  15. If you're feeling secure in your job, you're one of the lucky ones

    14 Sep 2024

    by Emma Jackson, CAS Strategic Lead for Social Justice.

    This article on the increase in demand for job dismissal advice seen by the network was first published in The Herald on 14th September 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Employment

  16. Fuel poverty warning for pensioners as higher energy bills are expected this winter

    7 Sep 2024

    by Stephanie Millar, Manager of CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published on 7 September 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  17. You shouldn't have to pay for the right to work in a fair workplace

    31 Aug 2024

    by Hyo Eun Shin, from the CAS Strong Communities team.

    This article was first posted in the Herald on 31 August 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Legal

  18. If you need debt advice, don't spend money you don't have to

    24 Aug 2024

    by Pauline Allan, CAS Money Advice Co-ordinator.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 24 August 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  19. The third sector is crying out for a new funding model

    17 Aug 2024

    by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 17 August 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Local work, The economy

  20. Keep Renting Right - The Importance of Enforcement

    10 Aug 2024

    by Aoife Deery, CAS housing spokesperson.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 10 August 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Housing

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