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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.
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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.
Extra support for families across Scotland- find out if you can claim.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Extra support for families across Scotland- find out if you can claim.
More info 👉www.mygov.scot/scott...
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
More info 👉www.mygov.scot/scott...
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
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.
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More details: www.mygov.scot/claim...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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.
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More details: www.mygov.scot/claim...
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
More details: www.mygov.scot/claim...
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.🥰
We will be working closely with residents and councillor Colin Jackson to help people in every way we can.🥰
October 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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.🥰
We will be working closely with residents and councillor Colin Jackson to help people in every way we can.🥰
Debt can be managed. Don’t panic- make a plan and deal with priority debts first.
moneyadvice.scot | 0808 196 2316
moneyadvice.scot | 0808 196 2316
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Debt can be managed. Don’t panic- make a plan and deal with priority debts first.
moneyadvice.scot | 0808 196 2316
moneyadvice.scot | 0808 196 2316
Navigating disability benefits? Here’s what you need to know before you apply 👇
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Navigating disability benefits? Here’s what you need to know before you apply 👇
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
Spot the red flags: don’t get hooked by scam messages! Report scams to 👇
consumeradvice.scot | 0808 164 6000
consumeradvice.scot | 0808 164 6000
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Spot the red flags: don’t get hooked by scam messages! Report scams to 👇
consumeradvice.scot | 0808 164 6000
consumeradvice.scot | 0808 164 6000
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
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
Learn more about what you can do if you’re struggling to top up your PPM meter.
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
September 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Learn more about what you can do if you’re struggling to top up your PPM meter.
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
energyadvice.scot | 0808 196 8660
Know about the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment - helping you stay warm this winter.
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Know about the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment - helping you stay warm this winter.
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
advice.scot | 0808 800 9060
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.
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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.
Don’t pay more than you need to- set up your energy the right way.
0808 196 8660 | energyadvice.scot
0808 196 8660 | energyadvice.scot
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Don’t pay more than you need to- set up your energy the right way.
0808 196 8660 | energyadvice.scot
0808 196 8660 | energyadvice.scot
"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
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
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"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
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
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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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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September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.
🧵
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.
🧵
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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/
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/
September 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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/
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/
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...
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...
August 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
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...
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
August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
"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
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
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"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
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
Reposted by Advice Direct Scotland
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
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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.
Paying your Simple Assessment couldn’t be simpler.
If you get a letter you can find out here what you need to do next: www.gov.uk/check-sim...
And if you need help or have questions, we’re here for you. Contact taxadvice.scot at 0800 756 3381.
If you get a letter you can find out here what you need to do next: www.gov.uk/check-sim...
And if you need help or have questions, we’re here for you. Contact taxadvice.scot at 0800 756 3381.
August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Paying your Simple Assessment couldn’t be simpler.
If you get a letter you can find out here what you need to do next: www.gov.uk/check-sim...
And if you need help or have questions, we’re here for you. Contact taxadvice.scot at 0800 756 3381.
If you get a letter you can find out here what you need to do next: www.gov.uk/check-sim...
And if you need help or have questions, we’re here for you. Contact taxadvice.scot at 0800 756 3381.
Feeling a bit sour? We’re here to help. 🍋 From money worries to energy bills, benefits or debt – our free advice service is here for you.
📞 Get in touch today: 0808 800 9060
📞 Get in touch today: 0808 800 9060
August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Feeling a bit sour? We’re here to help. 🍋 From money worries to energy bills, benefits or debt – our free advice service is here for you.
📞 Get in touch today: 0808 800 9060
📞 Get in touch today: 0808 800 9060
Our spidey senses were tingling on the way to our office today!🕷
A blockbuster day of filming at the new Spiderman movie on Bothwell Street, Glasgow.🕸
#spiderman #hollywood #glasgow
A blockbuster day of filming at the new Spiderman movie on Bothwell Street, Glasgow.🕸
#spiderman #hollywood #glasgow
August 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Our spidey senses were tingling on the way to our office today!🕷
A blockbuster day of filming at the new Spiderman movie on Bothwell Street, Glasgow.🕸
#spiderman #hollywood #glasgow
A blockbuster day of filming at the new Spiderman movie on Bothwell Street, Glasgow.🕸
#spiderman #hollywood #glasgow
"You’ve received a parking fine..."
That surprise ticket? It might be a scam. Think before you click or pay.
✅ Stay scam alert.
Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot
That surprise ticket? It might be a scam. Think before you click or pay.
✅ Stay scam alert.
Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot
August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"You’ve received a parking fine..."
That surprise ticket? It might be a scam. Think before you click or pay.
✅ Stay scam alert.
Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot
That surprise ticket? It might be a scam. Think before you click or pay.
✅ Stay scam alert.
Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot
Connecting Communities at The Gyle!
Amazing day meeting the good folks at the Gyle Shopping Centre near Edinburgh!
Our partnerships guru John was there to spread the word about our services and spark some great conversations. 🙌
Amazing day meeting the good folks at the Gyle Shopping Centre near Edinburgh!
Our partnerships guru John was there to spread the word about our services and spark some great conversations. 🙌
August 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Connecting Communities at The Gyle!
Amazing day meeting the good folks at the Gyle Shopping Centre near Edinburgh!
Our partnerships guru John was there to spread the word about our services and spark some great conversations. 🙌
Amazing day meeting the good folks at the Gyle Shopping Centre near Edinburgh!
Our partnerships guru John was there to spread the word about our services and spark some great conversations. 🙌