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Registrations are now live for the first three episodes of our foreCASt election mini-series. Book your place today to be part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues going into the Holyrood elections and hear insight from experts 👇
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Registrations are now live for the first three episodes of our foreCASt election mini-series. Book your place today to be part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues going into the Holyrood elections and hear insight from experts 👇
Volunteering isn’t just about giving time—it’s about creating positive change and growing together.
Join us!:
📧[email protected]
🌐www.cabwestlothian.org.uk/volunteer
Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
#NewYearResolution #Volunteer #MakeADifference #CommunitySpirit
Join us!:
📧[email protected]
🌐www.cabwestlothian.org.uk/volunteer
Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
#NewYearResolution #Volunteer #MakeADifference #CommunitySpirit
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Volunteering isn’t just about giving time—it’s about creating positive change and growing together.
Join us!:
📧[email protected]
🌐www.cabwestlothian.org.uk/volunteer
Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
#NewYearResolution #Volunteer #MakeADifference #CommunitySpirit
Join us!:
📧[email protected]
🌐www.cabwestlothian.org.uk/volunteer
Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
#NewYearResolution #Volunteer #MakeADifference #CommunitySpirit
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The new year can be a difficult time 💙
Talking to someone you trust or practicing simple relaxation exercises can make a big difference.
Check these helpful tips from Samaritans ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2WL8deS
Talking to someone you trust or practicing simple relaxation exercises can make a big difference.
Check these helpful tips from Samaritans ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2WL8deS
January 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The new year can be a difficult time 💙
Talking to someone you trust or practicing simple relaxation exercises can make a big difference.
Check these helpful tips from Samaritans ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2WL8deS
Talking to someone you trust or practicing simple relaxation exercises can make a big difference.
Check these helpful tips from Samaritans ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2WL8deS
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📣 Today we’re launching our “Worried this winter?” campaign.
1 in 3 people in Scotland say their biggest financial concern right now is their energy bills, but the Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here to listen and help.
Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
1 in 3 people in Scotland say their biggest financial concern right now is their energy bills, but the Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here to listen and help.
Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
December 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📣 Today we’re launching our “Worried this winter?” campaign.
1 in 3 people in Scotland say their biggest financial concern right now is their energy bills, but the Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here to listen and help.
Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
1 in 3 people in Scotland say their biggest financial concern right now is their energy bills, but the Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here to listen and help.
Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
You don't need to pay a fee for help completing benefits forms
December 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
You don't need to pay a fee for help completing benefits forms
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We are delighted to have collaborated with British Deaf Association to produce a toolkit for CABs to promote a more inclusive service for #BSL users.
Below is a video explaining the work CABs do and how to get in touch with your local bureau 👇
Below is a video explaining the work CABs do and how to get in touch with your local bureau 👇
Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau with BSL
Promotional video explaining that you can contact your local bureau using the "Contact Scotland BSL" service
eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We are delighted to have collaborated with British Deaf Association to produce a toolkit for CABs to promote a more inclusive service for #BSL users.
Below is a video explaining the work CABs do and how to get in touch with your local bureau 👇
Below is a video explaining the work CABs do and how to get in touch with your local bureau 👇
If you’re experiencing homelessness, a bank account may feel out of reach — but it doesn’t have to be.
Visit your local CAB for free support to open a Basic Bank Account and take steps toward financial security and stability.
Visit your local CAB for free support to open a Basic Bank Account and take steps toward financial security and stability.
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you’re experiencing homelessness, a bank account may feel out of reach — but it doesn’t have to be.
Visit your local CAB for free support to open a Basic Bank Account and take steps toward financial security and stability.
Visit your local CAB for free support to open a Basic Bank Account and take steps toward financial security and stability.
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Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Starting a new life in Scotland isn’t easy — not having a bank account makes it even harder. It’s difficult to even get a place to live.
If you’re struggling to open a bank account, your local Citizens Advice Bureau can advise you how to get a Basic Bank Account and work towards financial security.
If you’re struggling to open a bank account, your local Citizens Advice Bureau can advise you how to get a Basic Bank Account and work towards financial security.
December 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Starting a new life in Scotland isn’t easy — not having a bank account makes it even harder. It’s difficult to even get a place to live.
If you’re struggling to open a bank account, your local Citizens Advice Bureau can advise you how to get a Basic Bank Account and work towards financial security.
If you’re struggling to open a bank account, your local Citizens Advice Bureau can advise you how to get a Basic Bank Account and work towards financial security.
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We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Home truths | Citizens Advice Scotland
An evidence and insight briefing from Citizens Advice Scotland
www.cas.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
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There are several myths surrounding debt and the free money advice sector in Scotland, our image shows seven of the most common misconceptions, alongside an explanation of the reality for those in financial difficulty and for debt advisors. 1/1
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
There are several myths surrounding debt and the free money advice sector in Scotland, our image shows seven of the most common misconceptions, alongside an explanation of the reality for those in financial difficulty and for debt advisors. 1/1
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Our recent in-depth analysis of Scotland’s free money advice sector found that a stronger, well-funded advice sector is essential to tackling poverty and protecting Scotland’s financial wellbeing. 1/2
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our recent in-depth analysis of Scotland’s free money advice sector found that a stronger, well-funded advice sector is essential to tackling poverty and protecting Scotland’s financial wellbeing. 1/2
Financial independence is an important step for survivors of domestic abuse. Without a bank account, it’s harder to receive payments, secure housing, or move forward.
Your local CAB can help you open a Basic Bank Account safely and confidentially. You don’t have to take this step alone.
Your local CAB can help you open a Basic Bank Account safely and confidentially. You don’t have to take this step alone.
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Financial independence is an important step for survivors of domestic abuse. Without a bank account, it’s harder to receive payments, secure housing, or move forward.
Your local CAB can help you open a Basic Bank Account safely and confidentially. You don’t have to take this step alone.
Your local CAB can help you open a Basic Bank Account safely and confidentially. You don’t have to take this step alone.
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Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
BBC News - Government Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits Limit
The Chancellor has suggested she favours removing limits on benefits linked to family size
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
When life gets tough, advice should never come with a price tag.
At CAB West Lothian, we believe everyone deserves free, confidential support—no matter the challenge.
👇 Read one client’s story below and see why our work matters.
At CAB West Lothian, we believe everyone deserves free, confidential support—no matter the challenge.
👇 Read one client’s story below and see why our work matters.
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
When life gets tough, advice should never come with a price tag.
At CAB West Lothian, we believe everyone deserves free, confidential support—no matter the challenge.
👇 Read one client’s story below and see why our work matters.
At CAB West Lothian, we believe everyone deserves free, confidential support—no matter the challenge.
👇 Read one client’s story below and see why our work matters.
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Survivors of domestic abuse shouldn’t be chased for council tax debts caused by the person they had to escape.
Citizens Advice Scotland highlighted this injustice and we have called for change so survivors can rebuild without fear of financial fallout. 👇
Citizens Advice Scotland highlighted this injustice and we have called for change so survivors can rebuild without fear of financial fallout. 👇
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Survivors of domestic abuse shouldn’t be chased for council tax debts caused by the person they had to escape.
Citizens Advice Scotland highlighted this injustice and we have called for change so survivors can rebuild without fear of financial fallout. 👇
Citizens Advice Scotland highlighted this injustice and we have called for change so survivors can rebuild without fear of financial fallout. 👇
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A social tariff for energy is not an optional extra but an absolute necessity. Years of high costs have kept people in fuel poverty and entrenched energy debt – making energy more affordable is vital to address this harmful cycle in which so many people are trapped. 🧵 (3/3) #energy
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A social tariff for energy is not an optional extra but an absolute necessity. Years of high costs have kept people in fuel poverty and entrenched energy debt – making energy more affordable is vital to address this harmful cycle in which so many people are trapped. 🧵 (3/3) #energy
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With people facing yet another winter of sitting in the cold, bringing down costs for those on the lowest incomes is essential in tackling the devastating harms caused by fuel poverty. 🧵(2/3) #energy
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
With people facing yet another winter of sitting in the cold, bringing down costs for those on the lowest incomes is essential in tackling the devastating harms caused by fuel poverty. 🧵(2/3) #energy
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We’ve long called for a social tariff on energy bills. A new report now shows it could lift more than 200,000 people in Scotland out of extreme fuel poverty. 🧵(1/3)
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Scots could save £700 on fuel bills if 'social tariff' backed by UK Government
EXCLUSIVE: The introduction of a social tariff could benefit more than 660,000 households in Scotland and lift 202,000 out of extreme fuel poverty.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We’ve long called for a social tariff on energy bills. A new report now shows it could lift more than 200,000 people in Scotland out of extreme fuel poverty. 🧵(1/3)
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"With energy debt at an eye-watering £4.4 billion, the level of relief outlined is but a flicker in the dark."
Read our Director of Impact's Herald column about the energy debt and winter fuel crisis 👇
tfn.scot/opinion/ofge...
Read our Director of Impact's Herald column about the energy debt and winter fuel crisis 👇
tfn.scot/opinion/ofge...
Ofgem’s plans on energy debt don’t go nearly far enough - TFN
David Hilferty on the inevitable winter fuel crisis
tfn.scot
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"With energy debt at an eye-watering £4.4 billion, the level of relief outlined is but a flicker in the dark."
Read our Director of Impact's Herald column about the energy debt and winter fuel crisis 👇
tfn.scot/opinion/ofge...
Read our Director of Impact's Herald column about the energy debt and winter fuel crisis 👇
tfn.scot/opinion/ofge...
Celebrating Our Impact
In 2024–2025, CAB West Lothian continued to be a lifeline for our community.
Increased face-to-face sessions
Phone and email support
A growing volunteer team bucking national trends
#CABWestLothian #CommunitySupport #AdviceMatters #VolunteerPower
In 2024–2025, CAB West Lothian continued to be a lifeline for our community.
Increased face-to-face sessions
Phone and email support
A growing volunteer team bucking national trends
#CABWestLothian #CommunitySupport #AdviceMatters #VolunteerPower
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Celebrating Our Impact
In 2024–2025, CAB West Lothian continued to be a lifeline for our community.
Increased face-to-face sessions
Phone and email support
A growing volunteer team bucking national trends
#CABWestLothian #CommunitySupport #AdviceMatters #VolunteerPower
In 2024–2025, CAB West Lothian continued to be a lifeline for our community.
Increased face-to-face sessions
Phone and email support
A growing volunteer team bucking national trends
#CABWestLothian #CommunitySupport #AdviceMatters #VolunteerPower
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A huge thank you to all the amazing Volunteer Managers across the Citizens Advice network in Scotland.
Your care, expertise, and dedication ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported. 🧵(1/2)
Your care, expertise, and dedication ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported. 🧵(1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A huge thank you to all the amazing Volunteer Managers across the Citizens Advice network in Scotland.
Your care, expertise, and dedication ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported. 🧵(1/2)
Your care, expertise, and dedication ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported. 🧵(1/2)
Celebrating Our Trustees
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who guide, support, and champion our work behind the scenes.
#ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #Volunteering #CharityLeadership #MakingADifference
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who guide, support, and champion our work behind the scenes.
#ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #Volunteering #CharityLeadership #MakingADifference
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Celebrating Our Trustees
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who guide, support, and champion our work behind the scenes.
#ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #Volunteering #CharityLeadership #MakingADifference
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who guide, support, and champion our work behind the scenes.
#ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #Volunteering #CharityLeadership #MakingADifference