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Support for West Lothian volunteers is recognised

The Advice Shop team were presented with a national award

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

West Lothian surge in people seeking benefits advice amid cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis bites the council's Advice Shops saw the number of customers climb by 22% on the 2021 figures. While many more are seeking advice there are still £15 billion unclaimed benefits in the UK.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023

West Lothian OAPs are missing out on thousands of pounds of benefits

Are you claiming what you're entitled to?

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

West Lothian rent arrears surge to almost £5m amid cost of living crisis

Figures for Whitburn and Blackburn show arrears for three months from July at £953,000 and growing demands for debt advice from council services

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

West Lothian's community call to action on cost of living crisis

The council is calling for a joint response to the cost of living crisis with its Community Planning Partnership board joining forces with business and the Third Sector to help those most in need this winter

Edinburgh Live · Sep 1, 2022