Episodes

  • Volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau
    May 25 2023

    Today we chat about what it is like to volunteer at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

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    19 mins
  • Rights here, Right Now - Money Talk team Service
    Apr 21 2023

    In this episode we will talk about the Money Talk Team service from the Citizens Advice Scotland network, and how it can support listeners with their money worries.

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    16 mins
  • Help to Claim National Helpline
    Mar 31 2023

    In this episode we chat with advisers from Citizens Advice Scotland's National Help to Claim Helpline. We cover information on Universal Credit and the application process and how the Help To Claim service can help and support people through the process. Visit www.cas.org.uk/helptoclaim or call 0800 023 2581 to access the service.

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    10 mins
  • Rights Here, Right Now - Legal Aid
    Dec 2 2022

    In this episode I am joined by Simon Leigh who is a solicitor at the Civil Legal Assistance Office for the Highlands and Islands. We chat about what the Civil Legal Assistance Office does. We also discuss Legal aid and Advice and Assistance and cover the types of matters you can get legal aid for, how eligibility is worked out and how it is applied for. Visit www.slab.org.uk/new-to-legal-aid/ and www.clao.org.uk for further information on this topic.

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    25 mins
  • Rights Here, Right Now - Social Housing
    Aug 12 2022

    An overview of the social housing system in the Highland Council region and the application process.

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    14 mins
  • Rights Here Right Now - Debt (Part 2)
    Jul 6 2022

    An overview of what you should do if you are in debt, the options that are available and what we can do to help.

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    43 mins
  • Rights here, Right Now - Debt (Part 1)
    Jun 21 2022

    An overview of how people end up in debt and what happens when you are in debt.

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    30 mins
  • Rights Here, Right Now - NHS Complaints
    Jun 7 2022

    An overview of your rights when receiving care or treatment from the NHS, what you can do if you have a complaint and the help available from the Patient Advice and Support Service.

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    27 mins