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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 20h

This Talk Money Week, start the conversation with our Money Advice Unit.

Whether you need a second opinion on your benefits entitlement or want to know your options managing debt, we can help.

#StartTheConversation
📱 01324626070
👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 3d

Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community. Why not give it a try?

📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot

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NHS Forth Valley @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social · 4d

Join our Macmillan one to one team for coffee, chat and a wee treat, on Thursday 6 November 2025 between 13.30 and 15.30 at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth.

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/events/

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 4d

BUREAU CLOSURE

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau is closed today for our AGM.

If you need support, you can still reach our resources at citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 5d

Our Welfare Benefits team doesn't want you to miss out on any support!

If you've got complicated forms from DWP or Social Security Scotland, make sure you get in touch ASAP so we can find you an appointment.

📱 01324626070
👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 7d

What an amazing day on Saturday to shout, march and demand a better Scotland. Team CAS are proud to stand up for fairness and for the people we help every day 💙#ScotlandDemandsBetter

A large group shot of people holding banners and looking at the camera.

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 7d

It’s almost time for our AGM, and we've got an exciting guest speaker! CEA are kindly coming along to tell about their work ending abuse.

We'll be at St Francis Xavier Church Hall on Hope Street at 13:00 on Thursday 30th October, see you there!

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NHS Forth Valley @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social · 11d

NHS Forth Valley’s Annual Review for 2024/25 takes place on Wednesday 19th November 2025 and you are invited to attend the public session from 13.30 - 14.30, either online or in person.

Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/annualreview for more info, including details of how to attend

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 12d

Join us as we look over the year behind and face the year ahead

We're holding our Annual General Meeting at 13:00 on Thursday 30th October, at St Francis Xavier Church Hall on Hope Street. It's open for anybody living or working in Falkirk to attend and shape the Bureau's work.

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 17d

Did you know we're an independent charity?

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau has been serving our community since 1985.

Learn more about us at falkirkcab.org.uk/about

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 19d

Beware scam letters!

Staff have seen a scam Universal Credit letter, asking claimants to call an 0800 number and share their bank details.

If you receive a letter, contact the Job Centre with details at gov.uk/universal-credit/cont... to check that it's legitimate

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 21d

Our volunteers change lives, all while getting expert training, paid travel expenses, and opportunities to meet new people.

Find your way to give back
📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 24d

The Bureau might be closed for the morning, but we're working with Challenge Poverty Week!
Our webinar on reducing fuel costs and simple steps to save energy is at 11am.
For your free invite, email [email protected]
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 25d

Our work in September saw a huge £437,000 invested in our local community!
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 25d

BUREAU CLOSURE
Please note Falkirk CAB will be closed for appointments tomorrow morning (Friday 10th October) to mark the funeral of our late chair Jim Johnston. We will open at 12:30.

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 26d

We work as part of the Fairer Falkirk Strategy to make life's essentials more available to everyone
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know we helped address 350 problems in the workplace last year?
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 28d

Today's the first day of Challenge Poverty Week!

Did you know we help thousands of people every year to make their lives better with social security?

If you want to learn more about how we can help, come along to our Energy Workshop on Friday #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Oct 3

Join us as we look over the year behind and face the year ahead

We're holding our Annual General Meeting at 13:30 on Thursday 30th October, at St Francis Xavier Church Hall on Hope Street. It's open for anybody living or working in Falkirk to attend and shape the Bureau's work!

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · Oct 1

As campaigners for change, we need to tell a new story about child poverty that chimes with how people in Scotland are feeling and offers a hopeful vision for the future. We’re supporting the Changing the Story project: 👇https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/new-story-child-poverty-scotland

Front cover of the The New Story of Child Poverty in Scotland A Guide by Save the Children. It shows a purple graphic of Scotland in front of a green and yellow graphic.

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Oct 1

We're tying in with Challenge Poverty Week's theme of Warm Homes, Green Travel, Safe Climate!

On Friday 10th October we'll be hosting a webinar on reducing fuel costs and simple steps to save energy.

For your free invite, email [email protected]

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · Sep 29

📶 Around 1 in 10 people in Scotland can’t get online, affecting them looking for work, healthcare appointments, and even keeping in contact with loved ones.

Find out what social tariffs are, who can get them, and why this matters.

👇 tfn.scot/opinion/a-ne...

A new drive to get people connected - TFN

Gillian Fyfe looks at how social tariffs can help people get online

tfn.scot

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 29

You can support Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau with Easy Fundraising!

Whenever you shop online you can tell the retailer to donate to us. Just pick us as your charity at easyfundraising.org.uk/causes and download the app

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 26

Did you know we're an independent charity?

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau has been serving our community since 1985.

Learn more about us at falkirkcab.org.uk/about

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our Volunteers make lives better for people in Falkirk. With travel expenses and all training provided, there's no better way for you to get involved.

📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot