Child support in Scotland: COVID Winter Hardship
The COVID winter hardship grant is a one-off payment of £100 per child. Only children who currently receive free school meals are entitled to it.
Financial Help in Scotland over Winter for Children
If you care for children or young adults under 18 and are looking for some financial help in Scotland, then we have some suggestions.
Advice on planning a divorce in Scotland
January regularly sees a spike in the number of couples seeking a divorce in Scotland. It isn’t an easy decision to make. Speak to us at the East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau and we can help get you on the right path.
3 Steps To Help You Manage Your Money
Do you find yourself struggling to find money by the end of the month? Are you spending too much money, but not sure where it’s all going? We can help.
Rights to Social Security in Scotland
Citizens Advice in Scotland deals first-hand with many of the issues facing disabled people today. We often see people who are stressed about undergoing assessments or filling out complicated forms.
10 Years of the Armed Services Advice Project
Citizens Advice Scotland is open to everyone to come for help. We help thousands of people each year with issues including money matters, online safety and legal advice. However we also offer a specialised advice and support for veterans and those currently serving. It’s called the Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP). 2020 marks ten successful […]
Coronavirus and tenant rights in Scotland
Coronavirus has led to many people in Scotland losing their regular income. As jobs have vanished, people who previously had regular income now find themselves in a precarious position. Making sure you have enough money to pay the basics each month can be hard. Many are finding it to be impossible, and are struggling to […]
Staying out of debt after Coronavirus
Coronavirus is still a problem throughout the UK. In addition to health problems, it has also caused serious financial problems. Many people have unexpectedly lost their jobs and seen their income drop, meaning they will start to struggle to pay off debts. As the furlough scheme comes to an end, it is expected that many […]
School grants in Scotland
August is the time that many people dread, yet many others can’t wait for – back to school! Once the summer break is over, it’s time to get on with studying again. However making sure your child has everything needed to really take advantage of what schools can offer can be hard. Not all families […]
Coronavirus scams in the UK
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that even during disasters, people will still try to profit from others. This is the case at the moment during Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst most of the country pulls together in times of crisis, we always have to be aware of those who will seek to prey on the vulnerable […]
Coronavirus and Payment Holidays
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit everyone financially. In order to release the strain slightly, payment holidays from paying rent and mortgages have been made more readily available. Payment holidays are agreements you make with whoever you pay your mortgage or rent to. It means you don’t have to pay anything for up to a few […]
Financial Support During Coronavirus
Getting the financial support you need During the past few months, many people’s lives have been turned upside down by Coronavirus. Here at the East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau, we’ve been helping where we can to ease the pressure put on the community. We’ve aimed to ensure that you are aware of all the financial […]