Cash advice roadshow a winner
A financial service that is proven to put money in people’s pockets is coming to Broxburn.
Low-income families who seek free financial advice from the Money Talk Team are on average now £1850 better off and they are bringing their roadshow to West Lothian.
They will visit Strathbrock Partnership Centre in Broxburn on Friday, September 27, to help local parents struggling to make ends meet look at ways to save money, reduce household bills and check they are getting what they are entitled to.
The roadshow is inviting people to come and have a chat about the Money Talk Team. They will be offered lots of useful information about how they can use and benefit from the service which offers one-stop, personalised advice on money matters either over the phone or face to face.
With around 450,000 cases of unclaimed benefits in Scotland, the service can help low-income families in Broxburn identify what financial support might be available to them.
Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell said:“The Money Talk Team is making a huge difference to the thousands of families that have already taken advantage of this free service.
“If you’re a parent in Broxburn struggling to pay the bills at the end of the month, you’re not alone. It doesn’t matter if you’re in or out of work, a visit to the roadshow can tell you how to get advice from the free helpline that could be a massive help to your household.”
“When calling the Money Talk Team, the friendly, experienced advisers talk callers through the options available, letting them know exactly what they are entitled to and helping them save.”
Money Talk Team is the new name for Financial Health Check, which started in 2018, and is delivered by Citizens Advice network in Scotland.
It can be accessed through their free helpline on 0800 085 7145 or by visiting a local Citizens Advice Bureau.
Citizens Advice Scotland chief executive Derek Mitchell said:“People should be claiming what they are due. That’s how the system works; we all pay in and get support when we need it.”