Central Borders CAB

Our campaign for volunteers was on @ITVborder! Can you spare a few hours a week to join our team? ✉️ Email: volunteer.borders@cas.org.uk @CitAdviceScot #scottishborders #volunteer

Citizens Advice Scotland is supporting #ChallengePoverty week. We can end the injustice of poverty, together. Click here for all #ChallengePovertyWeek events! povertyalliance.org/.../challenge-… #citizensadvicebureau #galashiels #scottishborders #costofliving

Available in English, Ukrainian and Russian, the Scotland for Ukrainians guide can be accessed on the Scottish government website: gov.scot/publications/s… #Ukraine #Scotgov

This tool will ask you a set of questions to help you find out whether you are exempt from having to pay council tax or you are eligible for a discount or reduction in your bill. Click here: checkmycounciltax.scot

Come and chat to Hollie in St Boswells!

Worried about bills and money? We can help. Get advice online or in person through the Citizens Advice network Find out more here 👉 cas.org.uk

Latest figures show that almost £205 million was paid in Child Disability Payment since launching as a pilot to 31 March 2023. Read the full publication at: bit.ly/ChildDisabilit…

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. We're here to help. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #citizensadvice

We're supporting National Hoarding Awareness Week this week. To find out more and get lots of support, access the NHS website. nhs.uk/mental-health/…

Ten days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for the £301 Cost of Living Payment before 19th May paid direct into bank accounts. gov.uk/pension-credit… You can qualify for higher amounts of Pension Credit if you have disability benefits.

Job Start Payment is £294.70 for young people starting a new job if they ✅are aged 16-24 ✅have been out of work and getting a qualifying benefit for 6 months It can be applied for up to 6 months after the date of the job offer. Find out more at: bit.ly/jobstartpayment

If your payment date is on a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid the working day before. If you are due a payment on Monday 1 May over the Easter bank holiday you will be paid by the end of Friday 28 April. All other payment dates will stay the same.

.@CABGala are recruiting for a new Bureau Manager to lead operational and strategic management for the organisation! bit.ly/401gWs9 Circa £32,000 – £36,500 #CharityJob #ScottishBorders

Autism can impact lives in many ways. On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay we’re urging autistic people and parents of autistic children to check if they’re eligible for any of the benefits we deliver. Read more at: bit.ly/WorldAutismAwa…