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.

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. 👇

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

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

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 👇

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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

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)

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