foreCASt: eradicating poverty hustings YouTube video by Citizens Advice Scotland

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The largest Scottish political parties outlined their visions and policies for a Scotland free from poverty while experts from across our network asked questions seeking the detail on how they would achieve this.

⬇️You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel⬇️

Want to watch a hustings at home?

In partnership with our friends at @trussellscot.bsky.social, we recently hosted our Eradicating Poverty Hustings in Leith.

Check the highlights from our Eradicating Poverty Hustings with our friends at @trussellscot.bsky.social 👇🏼

Our network challenged the largest political parties in Scotland on what a nation free from poverty could look like.

You can also watch it in full here 👀

www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_0...

Moving beyond ‘moments’ to make a real difference on poverty - TFN David Hilferty on the need for long-term solutions

David Hilferty has a message for all election candidates in today's Third Force News: the next Parliament must focus on building bold, lasting solutions to end poverty in Scotland.

Molly Shevlin was on STV News last night talking about the problems that can come with smart meters.

If you are having problems with your meter, contact your local CAB for free, impartial and confidential advice.

@trusselluk.bsky.social @leiththeatre.bsky.social

foreCASt: eradicating poverty hustings YouTube video by Citizens Advice Scotland

You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_0...

We hosted a hustings event at Leith Theatre and where experts from across our network challenged those who want to form the next Scottish Government on their vison and policies for a Scotland free from poverty.

Want to watch a hustings at home?

Learn more about the largest political parties in Scotland’s visions and policies for a Scotland free from poverty.

Social security is undergoing a springtime shift   - TFN Universal credit changes are a mixed blessing, finds Erica Young

'Our social security system is some distance away from providing a proper safety net'.

Erica Young writes in Third Force News about the latest changes to Universal Credit in Scotland. 👇

The next Scottish Government must act on Council Tax debt - TFN Myles Fitt says the system is misaligned and needs reformed

The Council Tax debt collection process is way too harsh on those who can't pay, and needs to be reformed. Myles Fitt writes in Third Force News 👇

A huge thanks to everyone who attended our national hustings last night with @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social

No doubt that the consensus in the room was that poverty is a political choice. We need more ambition. The next Scottish Govt must work with us to end the need for food banks forever.

Molly Shevlin was on BBC Scotland last night talking about all the high bills kicking in for the new financial year and how these are impacting people. 👇

All set for our joint Eradicating Poverty Hustings with @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social

Packed hall at Edinburgh Leith Theatre & we’re looking forward to a lively discussion about how we end poverty in Scotland.

Council Tax is up again from today, right across Scotland.

One of our main concerns about this is the harsh way people are treated when they're unable to meet their payments and get into arrears.

Hear our spokesperson Myles Fitt explain on BBC radio earlier today. 👇

Multi-year funding is a gamechanger for charities like ours - TFN Tara Smith on why multi-year grants are vital for life-changing services

Helping people with their money problems is the bedrock of our work. Our specialist Money Talk Team got a huge boost recently.

foreCASt: forgotten populations YouTube video by Citizens Advice Scotland

To hear more about the work done across local communities by CABs, you can catch our latest foreCASt episode on our YouTube channel.

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Our CABs will always focus on a whole person support, for you, your family and your community. Places of help and hope.

Support for one person, can positively impact those around them.

Yesterday Emma Jackson sat down with ITV's @kieranandrews.bsky.social at Peebles and District Citizens Advice Bureau to highlight the work CAB advisers do to provide solutions for people. 👇

Our Social Justice lead, Emma Jackson, was on TV again last night, talking about what governments should do to help people who are struggling with energy bills. 👇

Why independent voices like ours make the difference - TFN Natasha Gilmour on the vital support that is available for energy debt

"People who are struggling with energy problems often don't trust their supplier." That's why they need an independent voice the CAB network and our Extra Help Unit. 👇

David Hilferty spoke to the BBC yesterday about the "never ending energy emergency" people are facing. 👇

A brown envelope with a white window containing the text 'Worried about council tax? You're not alone.'. There is a sticker below this window containing a yellow circle with the text 'We can help'. The Citizens Advice Bureau logo is in the top right hand of the image.

🏠Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland gave 17,500 pieces of advice on Council Tax debt.
We want to empower people to take action.
Find out more👉www.cas.org.uk/counciltaxhelp

We need bold action from the UK government and Ofgem to cut people's energy bills.
Watch Emma Jackson, head of our Social Justice team on BBC News last night.👇

Social Justice and Social Security Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

There must be no limits on our ambition for what we can achieve for disabled people in Scotland. Our spokesperson Erica Young gave evidence yesterday to Holyrood's Social Justice and Social Security cttee. 👇

Just transition will fail without poverty action, Scottish parties are warned Number of Scots seeking help to heat homes has shot up since last election, Citizens Advice Scotland says

A just transition to Net Zero can't happen without bold action to address poverty.

Read this article about a briefing we recently sent to MSPs and Scottish MPs 👇

The fake text messages that can cost you thousands   - TFN Scams are on the rise warns Gillian Fyfe

'Beware the menace of scam text messages.'

The head of our Strong Communities team Gillian Fyfe wrote this article in #TheHerald, repeated in #TFN. 👇

“What we need is an energy system that works for everyone.”

Listen to our energy spokesperson Molly Shevlin tell BBC Scotland that the UK Government has failed to protect oil heating users from price shocks. 👇

The UK government's new support package for homes that use oil heating doesn't go far enough. More action is needed to support vulnerable people in remote and rural Scotland. Read our press statement 👇