David our Director of Impact shares how “Whole Family Support” means providing integrated emotional, practical, and financial help across all parts of people’s lives—and that it needs secure, long-term resources and trust-based, people-centered services to actually work tfn.scot/opinion/what...

Erica from our Social Policy team joined colleagues from Glasgow Disability Living Alliance and @mariecurieuk.bsky.social to discuss solutions to the harms being experienced by sick and disabled people and what needs to change to prevent them to challenge poverty. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

📣 Stephanie from our Social Justice team was at the Voices into action – tackling poverty and building employability together event, organised by @abshirecouncil.bsky.social and partners, A great chance to celebrate the importance of co-production in service delivery. www.agcc.co.uk/news-article...

Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it. ⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS

This morning our Head of Social Justice joined with colleagues from @povertyalliance.org and @independentage.bsky.social to discuss the impact a minimum income guarantee could make and the steps needed to deliver this as part of Challenge Poverty week. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Now the Housing Bill has passed, implementation must be driven forward to ensure that the rent controls system is robust, easy to understand and delivers good outcomes, especially for tenants. 🏘️

As campaigners for change, we need to tell a new story about child poverty that chimes with how people in Scotland are feeling and offers a hopeful vision for the future. We’re supporting the Changing the Story project: 👇https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/new-story-child-poverty-scotland

📶 Around 1 in 10 people in Scotland can’t get online, affecting them looking for work, healthcare appointments, and even keeping in contact with loved ones. Find out what social tariffs are, who can get them, and why this matters. 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/a-ne...

Derek Mitchell of Citizens Advice Scotland looks beyond the urban: 'Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland' buff.ly/68kItRj @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social #RuralScotland

🏠 Everyone deserves a safe, secure and sustainable home The Housing Scotland Bill is a step forward on homelessness prevention & private renting reform, MSPs must back it at Stage 3 🔗 www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

🚨 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...

"It's really imperative that action is taken immediately..the Scottish Government must implement this housing plan and get actions underway" - Aoife Deery; Senior Social Justice Policy Officer at CAS #housingemergency

Everyone deserves a safe, secure & affordable home. 🏠 Our expert Aoife told BBC Scotland about soaring demand for housing advice. The Scottish Govt must act now & deliver its housing emergency plan. #HousingEmergency

Scotland’s #housingemergency is deepening. New CAB figures show rising demand for housing & homelessness advice. Govt must act now & implement its action plan. Read on below 🔗 👉 www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...

"What we need to do – all of us – is get better at seeing the whole picture." - In this week’s Herald, our Director of Impact, David writes about the importance of not isolating problems from the overall challenges that people are facing. 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/play...

Problems facing households in Scotland don’t exist in isolation. That’s why our advice is wraparound. Yesterday, Emma Jackson shared evidence with the Social Justice Committee on energy debt, rural challenges & why joined-up solutions are vital 👇

"We need to see more affordable products, enhanced digital skills and a more resilient infrastructure so that all of Scotland can benefit from stable connections." 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/tack...

🏠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)

CAS and the Scottish Association of Law Centres (SALC) sent a joint letter to the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee to highlight a sense of crisis in our legal aid system, illustrated by a detailed case study and additional data focusing on people we support. 🧵(1/2)

📱Smartphones are a staple of modern life. From finding a job to looking for advice or contacting loved ones, but what about the 1,000s that can’t afford one of their own? Our network of CABs is providing 1,200 free devices & data to support people who need it most. 🧵(1/2)

CAS Extra Help Unit and the Citizens Advice Consumer Service hosted their domestic supplier liaison meeting yesterday. Key discussions included energy billing, RTS issues, the new levy funded energy debt pathway across GB and EO Access for All pilot. 🧵(1/2)

🏡 Thanks to everyone who joined us for foreCASt: There's No Place Like Home. What an incredibly powerful discussion on the housing issues currently causing the most harm across Scotland — and, crucially, the changes we need to see so that everyone in Scotland has a safe, secure and sustainable home.

Our David spoke to Radio Scotland this morning on the effect the new #energypricecap rise will have on those who are at risk of going without food or warmth as we head into the winter. Read our energy briefing 🔗 www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

Here's a clip of Emma Jackson talking about housing issues and local authority rent arrears from our first episode of foreCASt. Tune in for foreCASt: there's no place like home this Thursday to see what's changed a year on since this episode. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-t...

🏡 Private renters who sought help from us in the last quarter had an average housing debt of over £4K -14% higher than this time last year.

"People who need support often tell us they don’t claim it because they don’t feel they should be entitled – even if they are." - David, shares in this week's Herald, on how we must change perceptions of welfare 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/welf...

There are 861,000 households in fuel poverty in Scotland. Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com

"take Scotland forward toward a genuinely world-leading, participative and fair social security payment" - Erica our social policy officer wrote for this week's Herald and TFN Have a read 👀 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/a-re...

🏡 In the past two years, the Citizens Advice network in Scotland has seen a 31% increase in people we help experiencing homelessness or living in temporary accommodation.

"It’s not often that there’s promising news around council tax debt but today is different." Our Head of Financial Health, Myles Fitt wrote for Third Force News this week about the positive progress being made on council tax debt.

"This is a roadmap to the future." 📢 Watch our Senior Policy Officer, Erica Young talk to Reporting Scotland this morning about the recent review of Scotland's Adult Disability Payment (ADP) 👇

Our Senior Policy Officer, Erica Young was on Radio Scotland today talking about the recent review of Scotland's Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Here she is talking about why we want to see a more personalised approach to ADP that takes into account people's circumstances as a whole.

📢 Join us for the latest episode of foreCASt: there’s no place like home. More than a year on from the Scottish Government declaring a housing emergency, we know thousands of people continue to experience homelessness, rent arrears and appalling living conditions.

@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social wrote for Third Force News this week about our Routes Out of Crisis pilot - new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances. Read the article here 👉 tfn.scot/opinion/a-ro...

📢 Join us for the latest episode of foreCASt: there’s no place like home. More than a year on from the Scottish Government declaring a housing emergency, we know thousands of people continue to experience homelessness, rent arrears and appalling living conditions.

Our Senior Policy Officer, Dr Matthew Lee wrote for Third Force News this week about the worrying volume of people experiencing energy debt in Scotland. Read the article here 👉 tfn.scot/opinion/dont...

Our Senior Policy Officer, Erica Young wrote for Third Force News this week about why compassion, not cost-cutting, should be at the heart of welfare reform 👉 tfn.scot/opinion/comp...

Today the @povertyalliance.org and CAS jointly hosted a roundtable discussion with Glasgow MPs Patricia Ferguson, Martin Rhodes, and Gordon McKee, as well as representatives from MPs Maureen Burke, Zubir Ahmed, and John Grady. Thanks to everyone who contributed their valuable time and insight.

🚨 Last night 86 charities from Scotland and across the UK came together to stand with disabled people and their organisations in calling for MPs to vote against the UC & PIP Bill proceeding 👇

Our Senior Energy Policy Officer, Matthew Lee was on Radio Scotland today talking about the disruption to people's lives caused by the radio teleswitch meter switch-off.

📢 "It's incredibly hard to understand why the UK Government would be looking to reduce the incomes of those who are already facing the worst of poverty." @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.

Today, we responded to the news of the UK Government’s concessions on planned welfare cuts. Our Head of Social Justice, Emma Jackson said 👇

It’s wrong for the UK Government to balance the books on the backs of sick and disabled people. We need Scottish MPs to stand up for justice and compassion now. #WeDemandBetter www.povertyalliance.org/news-more-th...

In Third Force News this week, Financial Health Policy Manager, Sarah-Jayne Dunn explains the harm caused by the poverty premium - the extra costs for low-income households to access essential services 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/the-...

We’re supporting the Scotland Demands Better campaign by joining forces to demand urgent change from politicians to create a society where everyone can thrive and prosper. Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com

"This recognises both the immense strain they’ve faced and the fact that they know best where to direct resources to make the greatest impact locally." Citizens Advice Scotland and the Scottish CAB network were recently awarded £6 million in funding from Foundation Scotland.

Citizens Advice Scotland has responded to the publication today of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill. Our Head of Social Justice, Emma Jackson said 👇

We worked alongside the MIG Expert Group and Experts by Experience Panel on really exciting work. We’ve developed a roadmap to dignity for all delivered by reforming social security, paid work, services and costs. We can and must start now. Read about it here 👉 www.gov.scot/publications...

Senior Policy Officer, Aoife Deery wrote for Third Force News this week about the Government's plans to introduce Awaab's Law - new rules and timeframes for landlords in the social rented sector to resolve issues of damp and mould. Read the article here 👉 tfn.scot/opinion/damp...

🧭 East to West, North to South, on the islands, in the Highlands, to the Lowlands, in our cities and our towns. Across Scotland, people generously give their time to volunteer with local Citizens Advice Bureaux 💛💙. Our volunteers are the heart of our network. #VolunteersWeek #CABVolunteeringScot