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.
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 […]
Government furlough and redundancies
What is government furlough? When the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, the government introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). This is more commonly referred to as government furlough. It is when an employee is paid their full wage but is not required to work. The company pays 20% whilst the government pays the remaining […]
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 […]
Applying for Universal Credit Scotland
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What you need to know Changes to benefits now mean that Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit and other benefits have been replaced by universal credit.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 is supposed to make your life simpler, checking your universal credit eligibility and applying can be a bit confusing. That’s where the Citizens Advice Bureau […]