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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.

Child support in Scotland: COVID Winter Hardship

If you care for children or young adults under 18 and are looking for some financial help in Scotland, then we have some suggestions.

Financial Help in Scotland over Winter for Children

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 on planning a divorce in Scotland

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.

3 Steps To Help You Manage Your Money

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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.

Rights to Social Security in Scotland

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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...

10 Years of the Armed Services Advice Project

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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...

Coronavirus and tenant rights in Scotland

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...

Staying out of debt after Coronavirus

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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...

School grants in Scotland

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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...

Coronavirus scams in the UK

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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...

Coronavirus and Payment Holidays

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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...