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💙 Volunteer Spotlight

"I've had the opportunity to support the community as well as develop my own skills, working alongside a team who are always there to support you." Helen, Volunteer Adviser
Thank you, Helen, for helping make a difference in our community.

#VolunteersWeek

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

💙 Our volunteers make an incredible impact.

In 2025/26:
🙋‍♂️ 32 volunteers
⏰ 9,600 hours given
🤝 2,157 people supported
💷 £91,707.81 secured in client financial gains

Thank you to every volunteer for helping people when they need it most.
#VolunteersWeek #CABVolunteeringScot

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

💙 It's #VolunteersWeek2026!

We're starting the week with Karen, our Session Supervisor, sharing why volunteers are so important to our bureau and the difference they make in our community every day.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers for everything you do. 👏
🎥👇

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

🚨 We still need to hear from more people in our community 🚨
Only a small number of people have shared their experiences with us & we know there are many more voices in our community that deserve to be heard.
Please take our survey & shape our services https://t.co/qYq6DDTeaA

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Funeral Support Payment may help towards:

▪️ burial/cremation costs
▪️ funeral director fees
▪️ travel or transport costs
▪️ documents and other expenses

To apply/see what information you need, visit
🔗https://t.co/FVINJGQMTC

#CostOfLiving #FuneralSupportPayment

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Could you get help with funeral costs?

We’ve put together a quick guide to Funeral Support Payment.🧵Check out our thread.

To apply visit 🔗 https://t.co/FVINJGQMTC

If you want some support
📞 01698 283477 🌐https://t.co/etZcnR1VDn

#CostOfLiving #FuneralSupportPayment

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Don't miss the deadline.

Do you know about Funeral Support Payment? We’re seeing people miss out because they didn’t know about it until it was too late ⏰

Check eligibility early➡️https://t.co/1lFxp1ZHhK

#FuneralSupportPayment #CostOfLiving

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Support matters early too 💚
More people understand than you might think.
If money worries, debt or stress are affecting your wellbeing, support is available.
Contact us 👇
🌐 https://t.co/etZcnR1VDn
📞01698 283477
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Things people don’t say out loud when debt affects their mental health.
Mental health struggles can build quietly.
Sometimes it looks like:
📞avoiding phone calls
📩unopened letters
💭constant stress
😞pretending everything is okay
A thread for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Poverty doesn’t wait outside the school gates.

Neither should support.

That's why we’re proud to be delivering support directly within Calderside Academy.

Read our latest article 👉 https://t.co/vbT6zG3KVy

#CostOfLiving #Schools #CommunitySupport

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Have you had your say yet? 👇

Help us improve your advice services.

✔ Better access
✔ Shorter waiting times

👉 4-min survey: https://t.co/qYq6DDTeaA

#Hamilton #Community #HaveYourSay #SocialImpact

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Support, right where you are.

We're running a new monthly drop-in at Calderside Academy for parents & carers of pupils who attend the school.

Making it easier to access free, confidential advice across money, housing and the cost of living.
#CommunitySupport #CostOfLiving

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Got 4 minutes? 💬 We want to hear from you.

Help us improve our advice services
✔ Faster access
✔ Better support
✔ Services that meet real needs

Take the survey🔗https://t.co/qYq6DDTeaA

Thank you so much for your time, it helps us to support our community❤️
#HaveYourSay

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

💛 To conclude our #AccessToJustice focus⚖️:

Alana was at risk of losing her home due to mortgage arrears after losing her job.

Without support, she would have faced court alone.

With support, she stayed in her home.

That’s what access to justice looks like.

#JusticeForAll

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

Happy Easter from all of us! 🌼🐣

Our office will be closed for the bank holiday weekend (Fri 3rd & Mon 6th April), but we’ll be back to support you from 9am on Tuesday 7th April.

#Easter #BankHoliday #OpeningHours #CommunitySupport

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

For many, justice isn’t just complex, it’s out of reach ⚖️
Many of the people we support are facing eviction, debt, or disputes on the lowest possible incomes.

That’s why accessible advice and representation services matter 🤝#AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

We’re incredibly grateful for this powerful support for our In-Court Service from Sheriff Ross Macfarlane KC.

We’re helping people navigate the legal system every day, because #AccessToJustice should be for everyone, not just those who can afford it

#JusticeForAll #Community

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📢Please share! Scottish Parliament election update for those affected by domestic abuse – how to keep your voting registration details private.

The deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election is midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. You can register to vote here 👉https://t.co/UG9UtZKRCL

📫Postal Vote

For your safety, you can also apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026. See postal vote application details on the @ElectoralCommUK website here 👉 https://t.co/KTVABWuYO0

👁️‍🗨️Voting Anonymously

If your details being on the electoral register might put your safety at risk, you can register anonymously so that your details, including your address, are not publicly available.
To register your vote anonymously, you will need to:
•Download and complete the application form
•Explain why your safety, or the safety of another person in your house, would be at risk
•Provide evidence to support your application
•Return your application form, explanation and evidence to your local electoral registration office.

Once you are registered, your electoral registration office will not disclose your details to anyone, unless they are legally required to. Anonymous registration only lasts for one year, so you must reapply each year. Your electoral registration office will contact you when it is time for you to reapply.

You must still register to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April. See more details here, including the application form 👉 https://t.co/qWlioSxj0h

🗳️Voting in Person

You do not need to show photo ID or an Anonymous Elector’s Document to vote at the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May. These are only required for UK Parliament General Elections.

If you are an anonymous voter, please remember to bring your poll card to the polling station. You will not be able to vote without this.

If you have not received your poll card, or believe you have lost it, please contact your local council as soon as possible for a replacement.

To find their details, type your postcode in here 👉 https://t.co/gkk8q2wwq2

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

We know that money worries can affect more than just your bank balance, they affect your sleep, your health, and your family life. This #DebtAwarenessWeek, check out our local blogsite which gives lots of info on how to start managing your money worries🤝 https://t.co/8x220NpDjs

[Hamilton CAB @TheHamiltonCAB]

⚖️ #AccessToJustice shouldn’t depend on your income.
Many people facing eviction or repossession have to navigate court alone.
Our court representation service helps ensure people experiencing housing insecurity aren’t excluded from justice🦾

Read more 👇https://t.co/3JcmAVEU6o