Alastair Hood

Money Team Lead & Debt Adviser for @PerthCAB

[Alastair Hood @AlHoodPerthCAB]

Perth charity says families are facing 'impossible decisions' amid cost of living crisis… https://t.co/nDbgl4EAu5 via @thecourieruk

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

Many organisations have a vital role in suicide prevention – national and local government, health services, charities, community groups.

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to talk about the role banks and building societies can play in helping to prevent suicides. 🧵 1/6

[Helen Barnard @Helen_Barnard]

So what did #Budget2024 add up to for people facing hunger & hardship?
✔️Welcome first steps to tackle appalling levels of hardship
✔️Ease burden of debt repayments in Universal Credit
✔ Extend funding for Household Support Fund
✔ Raise earnings limit in Carers Allowance 1/3

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

Don’t let high internet or mobile bills drain your budget. If you receive certain benefits, a social tariff could help! Contact us today to find out how you can benefit.
#GetConnected

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

On day 3 of #ChallengePoverty week, we call for a Minimum Income Guarantee to lift people out of poverty, ensuring a decent, dignified life. Our Help to Claim advisers are here to support those struggling, helping them access benefits they may be entitled to.

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

It’s day 1 of #ChallengePoverty Week and the theme for today is Housing. We believe everyone in Scotland should have a safe, secure and sustainable home. Please watch the video below to learn how our Money Advice Team Lead recently helped a client through their housing crisis.

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

It’s day 1 of #ChallengePoverty Week and the theme for today is Housing. We believe everyone in Scotland should have a safe, secure and sustainable home. Please watch the video below to find out how our Money Advice Team can help you through your housing issues.

[The Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance]

We can build a Scotland where everyone has a safe, warm, affordable home.

Start #ChallengePoverty week with the first of our themed breakfast briefings, with @CitAdviceScot, @EildonHousing, and @shelterscotland.

https://t.co/8sJ5beX03A

[Challenge Poverty Week @CPW_Scotland]

📢It’s #ChallengePoverty week.

🤝Together, we can end the injustice of poverty.

Join with us and organisations across Scotland as we unite in our calls for a just and equal Scotland free from poverty.

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

Our adviser explains why community events are such a key part of our work and how they help us stay connected. If you would like us to attend one of your community events then please get in contact. https://t.co/Vr5caAXPYp 🔊

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

It's volunteers week! We'd like to say a massive thank you to our dedicated and hard working volunteers. Without them, we would not be able to deliver the high level of service that we offer our clients.

[Money Advice Trust @Money_Advice]

In case you missed it - our policy lead @MegvanRooyen
outlines five actions for @Ofgem and the next Government to improve energy affordability in our latest blog post.

#Blog #ThoughtsAtTheTrust #HelpToRepay

https://t.co/6JHZuEIf2d

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Today's @ONS stats show the devastating impacts of extreme poverty and deprivation on children's life chances.

The mortality rate for infants living in the most deprived areas in England was almost 3x higher than in the least deprived.

❌ This is not okay.

[Citizens Advice Scotland @CitAdviceScot]

Demand for face-to-face advice across the CAB network has increased by 249% since Covid -19

68% of people think face-to-face advice on complex issues is important

So potential charges that could restrict access to CABs come at the worst possible time

https://t.co/pkMUDBEAHV

[Kieron Higgins @HigginsKieron]

I finish up with @CitAdviceScot soon and have been reflecting on what a precious service the Citizens Advice network is.

It’s hard to put into words the difference it makes.

I gave it a go in @heraldscotland and @ThirdForceNews

https://t.co/ItpLS7S9Gp

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

Living with a mental health problem can be challenging. It can be even more challenging if you're unable to work because of it. We can help you understand what benefits you could apply for to help with living costs. https://t.co/Vr5caAXPYp

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

Over half of UK adults (54%) have felt anxious, depressed, filled with dread or unable to cope - or a combination of these feelings - because of the increased cost of living. Many also report feeling suicidal.

Read more here: https://t.co/zkIFzLsH9T 2/5

[CAB Perth @PerthCAB]

A tribute 💙 💛

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

📢 NEW: Our latest #CostofLiving survey results reveal the severe levels of hardship low-income families are enduring this winter. With #inflation at 10.7%, Government interventions haven’t gone nearly far enough to outweigh the woeful inadequacy of our social security system. 🧵

[Alastair Hood @AlHoodPerthCAB]

2/2 One month of marginally less rampant inflation and there are editorials stating 'is the worst behind us?' No! not until there are real solutions and inflation is back to within manageable limits.

[Alastair Hood @AlHoodPerthCAB]

1/2 I'm seeing headlines of 'Inflation eases' everywhere this morning. Sorry, costs are still rising at 10.6%, inflation is still massively outstripping any increases in household in for the vast majority of the population.

#CostOfLivingCrisis