Scotland’s national advice service has warned that thousands of people struggling with finances are not seeking help with debt and money worries due to a “misplaced sense of shame”.
Advice Direct Scotland said the wholesale rise in living costs over the past year, driven by soaring inflation and energy price hikes, has affected “virtually every household” across the country.
In a consultation response to Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee, which is holding an inquiry into low income and debt, the charity said a “tidal wave of households” have been forced to seek help with debts for the first time.
