New figures published by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) today revealed the service unlocked over £142 million for people in Scotland last year,…
today revealed the service unlocked over £142 million for people in Scotland last year, through advice.Taken together, it helped over 187,100 people in 2022-23, dealing with over 670,000 advice issues in the process, which led to £142.3 million unlocked for people through things like social security payments, employment entitlements and benefits in kind.CAB clients who saw a gain having sought advice were on average £3,700 better off.
Publishing the figures, CAS Chief Executive Derek Mitchell said: “These are extraordinary figures which show the life-changing results CABs deliver. “These figures also show the inescapable reality that demand for the service is increasing. CABs and the EHU are dealing with more cases, and those cases are more likely to be complex and involve people who have reached a crisis point.
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