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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 8d

Starting university and looking for a place to rent? Watch out for housing scams. Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot.

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 15d

Extra support for families across Scotland- find out if you can claim.

More info 👉www.mygov.scot/scott...

advice.scot | 0808 800 9060

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 20d

#ChallengePovertyWeek #HousingSupport #BenefitsAdvice

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 20d

Struggling with rent? You may be able to get help through Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. Find out what you’re entitled to and get free advice today.

advice.scot | 0808 800 9060

More details: www.mygov.scot/claim...

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 22d

A few snaps of our visit to Greenock last night where we listened to people's concerns over their heating issues.👀

We will be working closely with residents and councillor Colin Jackson to help people in every way we can.🥰

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 24d

Debt can be managed. Don’t panic- make a plan and deal with priority debts first.

moneyadvice.scot | 0808 196 2316

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 27d

Navigating disability benefits? Here’s what you need to know before you apply 👇

advice.scot | 0808 800 9060

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · 29d

Spot the red flags: don’t get hooked by scam messages! Report scams to 👇

consumeradvice.scot | 0808 164 6000

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 29

Lower energy rates are on the way from 1 October – send your meter readings in late September to make sure you don’t miss out.

energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 26

Learn more about what you can do if you’re struggling to top up your PPM meter.

energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 24

Know about the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment - helping you stay warm this winter.

advice.scot | 0808 800 9060

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 22

Stay safe and know your rights. Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot.

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 22

Starting uni and looking for a place to rent? 🏠 Watch out for housing scams! If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Always view the property, never pay cash upfront, and make sure you’ve got a proper tenancy agreement.

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 17

Don’t pay more than you need to- set up your energy the right way.

0808 196 8660 | energyadvice.scot

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 12

"I've got my life back on track."

Thanks to @cyrenians, this individual didn't just get a roof over their head. They got stability, a sense of community and the chance to move forward.

#AskandAct #HomelessnessPrevention

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 11

Swipe through & share - it could help someone more than you know.

👇 Tag a service, friend, or colleague who should see this.
#AskandAct #HomelessnessAwareness #HiddenHomelessness #CommunitySupport #HomelessnessPrevention

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 11

What does homelessness really look like? It’s not always what you think.

You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be homeless. If you’re sofa surfing, facing eviction, fleeing abuse, or staying somewhere unsafe- you could be legally homeless.

🧵

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Homelessness Prevention Pilot Fund is now open.

If you're working in a public service in Scotland, please visit this link for more information on 'Ask and Act' duties: advice.scot/ask-and-act/

#AskandAct #homelessnessprevention #ScotGov #endhomelessness #scottishcharities

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

The goal? To test and embed Ask and Act approaches that prevent homelessness before it happens.

Because sometimes, one question is all it takes.

#AskandAct #homelessnessprevention #ScotGov #earlyintervention #charity

‘Ask and Act’ – advice.scot

advice.scot

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

The right question can change lives.

Today marks the opening of the Scottish Government's Homelessness Prevention Pilot Fund. We're delighted to be delivering this £4 million fund to support public bodies and third sector organisations across Scotland.

More info 👉 advice.scot/ask-and-act/

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Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Aug 21

Parents of teens- don’t miss out

If your child is 16-19 and staying in education or training, you need to extend your Child Benefit claim by 31 August to keep payments going in September.

📱 Extend quickly and easily via the HMRC app or online

More details: www.gov.uk/child-ben...

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today, on VJ Day 80, we pause to remember and honour all who served and sacrificed during the Second World War. Their legacy lives on. #VJDay80 #LestWeForget

Advice Direct Scotland @advicedirectscot.bsky.social · Aug 14

"We would like to introduce you to an exciting work opportunity..."

Too good to be true? It probably is. Job scams are on the rise- don’t get hooked.

✅ Stay scam alert.

Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · Aug 14

Great to see this £4million prevention fund launch. Learning from pilots across Scotland will be crucial to ensure the prevention duties in the Housing Bill are delivered effectively based on existing good work and innovation.

Further investment to prevent homelessness

£4 million for pilot projects

www.gov.scot

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