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Ensuring Access to Affordable Housing in Scotland Citizen’s Advice Scotland (CAS) recently input into discussions around affordable housing in Scotland. We responded to the consultation on the proposed Fair Rents (Scotland)...

Affordable Housing in Scotland

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How will freedom of movement be affected after Brexit? Once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union (called Brexit), there may be a lot of changes to how we live...

Will Free Movement Still Exist after Brexit?

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Staying in Scotland after Brexit The deadline for the UK to leave the EU is looming. This means it is very important for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals who wish...

How EU nationals can stay in Scotland after Brexit

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Whether you are taking a flight for pleasure or business; internally or long-distance, you want it to be on time. We all lead busy lives and delays inevitably come at...

Are you able to claim flight delay compensation?

Did you know that you may be eligible for a Carer’s Allowance Supplement? This is an extra payment from the Scottish Government to carers in Scotland. If you are receiving...

Are you claiming your Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS)?

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Once you have made a claim for benefits, it can be an anxious wait until you hear the result. Sometimes, it isn’t what you hoped for. You might be unhappy...

Appealing a Benefits Decision

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Staying safe and secure when surfing the web Going online to buy shopping, play games and do research is commonplace today, but increasingly we need to be careful of online...

How to protect yourself from online scams

What is the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods? Have you overheard friends or family members talking about the Best Start Grant or Best Start Foods? Perhaps you’re wondering exactly...

Best Start Grant Guide

If you’re looking for voluntary work in this area, chances are you’ve never considered volunteering with East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). You might never even have considered volunteering at...

Voluntary Work in Our Area

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Guide to setting up a power of attorney You’ve probably heard the words ‘power of attorney’ and immediately dismissed it as something your 84-year-old grandma needs. That’s just not true...

Setting up Power of Attorney in Scotland

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Universal Credit – What you need to know Changes to benefits now mean that Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit and other benefits have been replaced by universal credit. Although this...

Applying for Universal Credit Scotland

Dealing with Debt Finding yourself in debt is a very stressful experience, which might make you want to bury your head in the sand. But, acknowledging there’s a problem and...