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by Erica Young, from the CAS social justice team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 18 November 2023.

Please note that Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau has moved to the below location:

Fisherrow Centre, South Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AT

by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 28 October 2023.

by David Hilferty, CAS Director of Impact.

This article was first published in the Herald on 14 October 2023.

The introduction of the Adult Disability Payment means that the way that claims for extra costs disability support are evidenced has changed and the choice to request a consultation is available to clients. We have created some notes on consultations for advisers and a Social Security Scotland guidance document is available to download.

Demand for advice around illegal eviction in the private rented sector jumped by 42% in the Scottish CAB network over the course of the year to this summer, according to new data released today (Tuesday) by Citizens Advice Scotland.

by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lead for Financial Health.

This article was first published in the Herald on 16 September 2023.

by George Eckton, CAS Director of Advice Services.

This article was first published in The Herald on 2 September 2023.

CAS has responded to the Energy Price Cap being set at £1,923 for direct debit customers and £1,949 for pre-payment consumers,