Do you know if you are receiving the correct benefits?
You may be missing something that could boost your household income.
Contact us at Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian for a holistic benefit check.
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It will be the continued responsibility of the next Scottish Parliament to keep the promise.
During Welcome to Your Vote Week, find out how you can have your voice heard or support the children & young people you work with to participate in the May 2026 Scottish Election 👉 ow.ly/xAng50Ysn3H
In a just Scotland, everyone could afford to heat their home.
But the cost of heating oil has gone up from about 70p a litre in December, to around 90p a litre today.
That's why we're calling on the UK Gov to help.
www.povertyalliance.org/news-anti-po...
⭐Spotlight Success: Whitburn Financial Inclusion Project ⭐
Since the Whitburn project opened within the CDT, Alison has been at the heart of building a strong and trusted Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian Outreach service for the community.
Do you live with someone you care for 35 hours a week and receive carers allowance?
You could be eligible to pay less or no Council Tax.
Check now👉 cas.org.uk/counciltaxhelp
We're calling on the Scottish Government to:
💙 Make the School Meal Debt Fund permanent (until it is no longer needed)
💚 Increase free school meal eligibility to all low-income families receiving the Scottish Child Payment to prevent school meal debt in the first place
🚨 Hundreds of thousands in Scotland face hunger as hardship drags on.
📦 200,000 emergency food parcels were provided across Scotland in 2025.
🧒 56% of parcels were for families with children.
📈 That’s down 13% on 2024 but up 64% since 2015.
While inflation is easing, hardship isn’t.
The main reason people need to use a food bank in Scotland is a lack of income, with 3 in 4 referred unable to afford the essentials.
Scotland goes to the polls in 2 months.
We’re calling on all of Scotland’s political parties to commit to bold action next session to ensure no one needs to use a food bank to survive.
Read our manifesto & calls for change here 👇
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Are you receiving the correct benefits? CAB West Lothian can check you are receiving everything you are entitled to
› Worried this winter? You’re not alone – we’re here to help. If you’ve found yourself struggling to keep up with bills this winter, get in touch with your local CAB. Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
There's been a recent increase in reports of cold callers offering 'free' roof surveys, then telling householders that their current insulation is dangerous and may be causing health issues
Read recent cases➡️https://mailchi.mp/88f4353989e0/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-5-march#Recent1
The recent cut in the energy price cap won't solve the fuel poverty crisis.
Read why in this article by our Director of Impact David Hilferty in Third Force News.👇
tfn.scot/opinion/why-...
Are you in receipt of social security benefits?
You may be paying too much for your mobile/broadband.
Find out if you qualify for a social tariff here www.cas.org.uk/get-connected
Or contact us: enquiries@cabwestlothian.casonline.org.uk or
Call 01506 432977 Monday to Friday 10am -3pm
Today we published our quarterly ADP Insights.
Here's what you need to know 👇🏼
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Scotland's housing system is broken and biased, caused by decades of underinvestment and political choices across successive governments.
Stand with us and demand the social homes our nation needs to end the #HousingEmergency once and for all.
✊ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Over the last fortnight we’ve been sharing our key manifesto asks of political parties standing in the Scottish Parliament elections on 8 May.
You can read our manifesto asks in detail by visiting www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest...
Register to join us at our next episode of foreCASt, focusing on the transition to net zero on 3 March 10-11am 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-t...
We're excited to announce that Morag Hannah will be one of our guest speakers. As the manager of Skye and Lochalsh CAB, she will give insight into what a just transition to net zero will look like for her community.
Watch Morag speak at a previous episode of foreCASt👇
Registrations are now live for the first three episodes of our foreCASt election mini-series. Book your place today to be part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues going into the Holyrood elections and hear insight from experts 👇
Volunteering isn’t just about giving time—it’s about creating positive change and growing together.
Join us!:
📧volunteer@cabwestlothian.casonline.org.uk
🌐www.cabwestlothian.org.uk/volunteer
Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
#NewYearResolution #Volunteer #MakeADifference #CommunitySpirit
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The new year can be a difficult time 💙
Talking to someone you trust or practicing simple relaxation exercises can make a big difference.
Check these helpful tips from Samaritans ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2WL8deS
📣 Today we’re launching our “Worried this winter?” campaign.
1 in 3 people in Scotland say their biggest financial concern right now is their energy bills, but the Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here to listen and help.
Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.cas.org.uk/worried
You don't need to pay a fee for help completing benefits forms
We are delighted to have collaborated with British Deaf Association to produce a toolkit for CABs to promote a more inclusive service for #BSL users.
Below is a video explaining the work CABs do and how to get in touch with your local bureau 👇
If you’re experiencing homelessness, a bank account may feel out of reach — but it doesn’t have to be.
Visit your local CAB for free support to open a Basic Bank Account and take steps toward financial security and stability.
Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Starting a new life in Scotland isn’t easy — not having a bank account makes it even harder. It’s difficult to even get a place to live.
If you’re struggling to open a bank account, your local Citizens Advice Bureau can advise you how to get a Basic Bank Account and work towards financial security.
We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
