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We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship.
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship.
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
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The price of food alone is 35% higher than just five years ago. And as temperatures drop, the coming months will be harsher than ever for people already living on the sharpest edge.
This winter, thousands of people will walk through the doors of a food bank for the very first time.
This winter, thousands of people will walk through the doors of a food bank for the very first time.
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The price of food alone is 35% higher than just five years ago. And as temperatures drop, the coming months will be harsher than ever for people already living on the sharpest edge.
This winter, thousands of people will walk through the doors of a food bank for the very first time.
This winter, thousands of people will walk through the doors of a food bank for the very first time.
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Time flies, but our purpose is the same!
If you have a problem, you can find all our advice and ways to get in touch on our website 💙
If you have a problem, you can find all our advice and ways to get in touch on our website 💙
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Time flies, but our purpose is the same!
If you have a problem, you can find all our advice and ways to get in touch on our website 💙
If you have a problem, you can find all our advice and ways to get in touch on our website 💙
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No one should have to live in a mouldy home.
But the price of rents has absolutely shot up in the last 5 years, and Clare’s experiences are sadly all too common.
This isn’t right. Everyone should be able to access warm, safe and affordable housing. 💚
But the price of rents has absolutely shot up in the last 5 years, and Clare’s experiences are sadly all too common.
This isn’t right. Everyone should be able to access warm, safe and affordable housing. 💚
October 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No one should have to live in a mouldy home.
But the price of rents has absolutely shot up in the last 5 years, and Clare’s experiences are sadly all too common.
This isn’t right. Everyone should be able to access warm, safe and affordable housing. 💚
But the price of rents has absolutely shot up in the last 5 years, and Clare’s experiences are sadly all too common.
This isn’t right. Everyone should be able to access warm, safe and affordable housing. 💚
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We welcome the Government’s new funding to tackle homelessness, especially the support for households in temporary accommodation - an issue we highlighted last month.
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
The Hidden Costs of Homelessness: how the cost of living in temporary accommodation is pushing families deeper into poverty
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October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We welcome the Government’s new funding to tackle homelessness, especially the support for households in temporary accommodation - an issue we highlighted last month.
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
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This World Mental Health Day, you are not alone 💙
If you're struggling with your mental health, there is help out there!
💙 Call Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123
💙 Text SHOUT for free 24/7 to 85258
💙 Call the Mind Support line on 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm)
If you're struggling with your mental health, there is help out there!
💙 Call Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123
💙 Text SHOUT for free 24/7 to 85258
💙 Call the Mind Support line on 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm)
October 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This World Mental Health Day, you are not alone 💙
If you're struggling with your mental health, there is help out there!
💙 Call Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123
💙 Text SHOUT for free 24/7 to 85258
💙 Call the Mind Support line on 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm)
If you're struggling with your mental health, there is help out there!
💙 Call Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123
💙 Text SHOUT for free 24/7 to 85258
💙 Call the Mind Support line on 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm)
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✅ Better jobs.
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
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✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
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October 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
✅ Better jobs.
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
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Here are the energy suppliers that have open applications for the Warm Home Discount at the moment.
To keep up to date with the other energy suppliers Warm Home Discount applications, go to: www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/wa...
#WarmHomeDiscount #Energy #Scotland
To keep up to date with the other energy suppliers Warm Home Discount applications, go to: www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/wa...
#WarmHomeDiscount #Energy #Scotland
September 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Here are the energy suppliers that have open applications for the Warm Home Discount at the moment.
To keep up to date with the other energy suppliers Warm Home Discount applications, go to: www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/wa...
#WarmHomeDiscount #Energy #Scotland
To keep up to date with the other energy suppliers Warm Home Discount applications, go to: www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/wa...
#WarmHomeDiscount #Energy #Scotland
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One million Scots faced hunger last year including 1 in 4 children.
This isn’t right.
Today we’re in the Scottish Parliament with our team of lived experience experts to share our research and demand better.
This isn’t right.
Today we’re in the Scottish Parliament with our team of lived experience experts to share our research and demand better.
September 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
One million Scots faced hunger last year including 1 in 4 children.
This isn’t right.
Today we’re in the Scottish Parliament with our team of lived experience experts to share our research and demand better.
This isn’t right.
Today we’re in the Scottish Parliament with our team of lived experience experts to share our research and demand better.
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🚨 Access to Justice report out today.
We welcome the Committee backing our calls to break down barriers to civil legal aid—but more must be done.
🔗 Full response: www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We welcome the Committee backing our calls to break down barriers to civil legal aid—but more must be done.
🔗 Full response: www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...
CAS welcomes report that urges reform to civil Legal Aid | Citizens Advice Scotland
A Scottish Parliament committee has published a report on access to justice which incorporates a number of recommendations made by CAS in our evidence to its inquiry.
www.cas.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🚨 Access to Justice report out today.
We welcome the Committee backing our calls to break down barriers to civil legal aid—but more must be done.
🔗 Full response: www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We welcome the Committee backing our calls to break down barriers to civil legal aid—but more must be done.
🔗 Full response: www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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This is how much the price of food has risen in 5 years... 🤯
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
September 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This is how much the price of food has risen in 5 years... 🤯
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
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🚨 BREAKING: 1 million people faced hunger and hardship in Scotland last year due to a lack of money. This includes 210,000 children.
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
September 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM
🚨 BREAKING: 1 million people faced hunger and hardship in Scotland last year due to a lack of money. This includes 210,000 children.
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
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🏠Last year, our network gave housing advice more than 62,000 times, 7% ⬆ vs the previous year - and things are getting worse for 1000's of people across Scotland.
We need urgent action and investment now. 🧵(1/2)
We need urgent action and investment now. 🧵(1/2)
CAS responds to Housing Emergency Action Plan | Citizens Advice Scotland
Official response by CAS housing spokesperson to the Scottish Government's Housing Emergency Application Plan.
www.cas.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🏠Last year, our network gave housing advice more than 62,000 times, 7% ⬆ vs the previous year - and things are getting worse for 1000's of people across Scotland.
We need urgent action and investment now. 🧵(1/2)
We need urgent action and investment now. 🧵(1/2)
Pleased to announce that we are recruiting for Trustees, Session Supervisor and Welfare Rights Officer posts.
More information can be found at www.swacab.org.uk/careers
More information can be found at www.swacab.org.uk/careers
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September 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pleased to announce that we are recruiting for Trustees, Session Supervisor and Welfare Rights Officer posts.
More information can be found at www.swacab.org.uk/careers
More information can be found at www.swacab.org.uk/careers