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CAS welcomes the opportunity to respond to the second Independent Review of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA). Since its inception in the autumn of 2008, ESA has become the most common issue brought to bureaux by clients.

 CAS' response to the Scottish Parliament in relation to the draft Scottish Budget 2013-14.

Case evidence from citizens advice bureaux across Scotland illustrates the difficulties people in Scotland are facing as changes to welfare take effect. 

A leaflet explainig the role of a volunteer CAB adviser.

Case evidence from citizens advice bureaux show that many clients have been asked to pay premiums by letting agents. These charges can have a significant impact on the individual’s finances and can put their tenancy at risk.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) welcomes the establishment of a Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) as a body ensuring the effective operation of the civil justice system. 

Perth CAB is campaigning to increase young people's knowledge of employment rights and to let them know where to access advice.

Degrees of Insecurity is based on a CAS survey of nearly 1000 recent Scottish graduates, and reveals that unemployment, low income jobs and skills displacement are issues for many of them.  The report looks at background issues affecting employability and makes several recommendations on how better to support students and graduates with the transition into work.

A submission from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) in regards to the Scottish Government’s Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill using the ten questions posed by the Committee.