Janine Rennie

A compelling long-read in @heraldscotland on the important work of Citizens Advice Scotland. "Citizens Advice Bureaux in Scotland have been targeted by far-right activists for helping non-white, migrant or foreign residents." Disgraceful racist behaviour. heraldscotland.com/news/26234108.…

After a day of shared lived-experience, thought provoking discussion, expert insight & practical learning – delegates and speakers at our joint conference with Financially Included are now decompressing at the networking event sponsored by BTG Begbies Traynor and BDO. 1/3

Here at the Responding to Economic Abuse: A National Money and Debt Advice Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow, delegates are currently participating in the first of the day’s talks and workshops delivered by Aberlour Children’s Charity, @aib_updates, 1/2

I am taking the #CivilityPledge from @JoCoxFoundation and @CompInPolitics. jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/respe… via @JoCoxFoundation

The Responding to Economic Abuse: A National Money and Debt Advice Conference is now underway here in Glasgow. Delegates are hearing from the guest speaker, Barbara Hughes, Consumer Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Expert with @TheFCA. #FIMAS #EconomicAbuse

Tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) over 200 debt advisers, support workers, policy makers and sector leaders from across the country will come together to strengthen understanding of the complex impact of economic abuse and coercive control across the debt advice sector. 1/8

@BrianLeishmanMP @Sunday_Mail Your team have researched well to explain the bond markets but it is important to outline a solution not merely define the problem

We need to change who controls the economy and who the economy works for. If we don’t, then the corporations and the super wealthy will continue to dictate the economy and the living standards of people. In today’s @Sunday_Mail 👇

As the national membership body for money advisers in Scotland, we look forward to working constructively with the Scottish Government and MSPs over the coming parliamentary term. Read our response to the recent Scottish Parliament Election - moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/news/money-adv…

When money advisers, working on behalf of clients, can’t get through to creditors and service providers easily, it can cause significant harm. Watch our video on how delays harm clients. Find out more about our Adviser-Only Helpline campaign here moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/listing/catego…

@AnasSarwar Cruel decision. Choice is essential. As someone with a life limiting disability I had so much hope for this choice

I voted against the Assisted Dying Bill and I believe this evening’s result is the right one. However, I recognise that there are deeply held views on both sides, and the debate has been a deeply moving one. Liam McArthur deserves credit for bringing forward this legislation in a thoughtful and constructive manner. We must now focus on improving end of life care for people across Scotland.

If you are heading to college or university this year and want to find out about SAAS funding – how to apply, eligibility, loan/bursary amounts and repayment information – join our free ‘Ask the Expert’ session with @saastweet tomorrow. eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-expe… #nsmw26

Are you looking for ways to support those who feel unseen in the workplace? Read our Workforce Wellbeing Officer's recently published blog for ideas on how to better connect with colleagues.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/wellbeing…

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS… Chronically Creative is a creative arts and wellbeing project for people living with Long Covid and other long term health conditions.

In our latest wellbeing blog our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris, reflects on his career in the British Army and what it taught him about workforce wellbeing. Read it here moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/wellbeing…

Economic abuse is when someone controls your access to money or essentials, and/or limits your financial independence. It's important to speak to someone you trust if you feel you are being subjected to economic abuse. #StartTheConversation #TalkMoney

Struggling to talk to your friends and family about your future plans? Watch our short video to discover three simple steps that will help you #StartTheConversation #TalkMoney

Next week is #TalkMoneyWeek and we'll be encouraging you to start conversations about money! Whether it be with a money adviser, young people, your loved ones, your creditors or, if you are worried your finances have been taken out of your control, with someone you trust. 1/3

Join us on the 29th of October for our online conference for the money advice sector, hosted in partnership with Citizens Advice Scotland and StepChange. eventbrite.co.uk/e/joint-confer…

This Challenge Poverty Week, we're focusing on today's theme of 'better investment in life's essentials' by setting out why free debt advice needs to be treated and funded as the essential service that it is. Read our blog via our website #ChallengePoverty moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/challenge…