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A focus on the local work of our 61 member citizens advice bureaux, delivering essential advice and information services in locations all over Scotland from the outer isles to our city centres.
News
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14 Nov 2022
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17 Aug 2024
by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.
This article was first published in The Herald on 17 August 2024.
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8 Jun 2024
by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.
This column was first published in The Herald on 8 June 2024.
Publications
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Publication date: May 2023
This briefing considers how the CAB network in Scotland can help deliver a world leading Community Wealth Building agenda in Scotland.
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Issue 15 of the Citizens Advice Scotland network magazinePublication date: August 2024
Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of Voice Magazine.
In this issue:
- a new local campaigns programme, delivered when it works best for bureaux
- three CABs tell us about their experiences with a new approach to council tax debt recovery
- we hear from the CAB advisers who are delivering the new migration service
- forCASt - a brand new data and insights webinar for everyone who wants to know more about what our network does.
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Issue 14 of the Citizens Advice Scotland network magazinePublication date: May 2024
Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Voice Magazine.
In this issue:
- dealing with debt, bureaux are getting creative to deal with an increase in debt enquiries
- our volunteer support team and plans for Volunteers' Week
- Dalkeith CAB has set up a support group for local men
- sustainability - how can CABs make a difference?
- could your bureau achieve Investing in Volunteers accreditation?
- Laura Plumb is rowing for the network - raise funds for your bureau by getting on board
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Issue 13 of the Citizens Advice Scotland network magazinePublication date: February 2024
Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of Voice Magazine.
In this issue:
- campaigning CABS; local approaches to national campaigns
- East Renfrewshire CAB's Older People's Project explained
- we meet David Hilferty, who took on the role of Director of Impact last summer
- we also meet CAS's new Strategic Lead for Social Justice, Emma Jackson
- debt and mental health issues often go hand in hand, will legislative change offer sufficient protections to vulnerable people?
- Data from the network show the worrying impact on health of the poor state of some rental properties.
