Rutherglen and Cambuslang locals encouraged to seek cost of living crisis advice

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Rutherglen and Cambuslang locals are being encouraged to seek advice on how to deal with the cost of living crisis.People are being encouraged to ask for help from the towns' Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) after a briefing produced by the organisation revealed that the average financial gain for someone who sees a benefit from advice is £4400.Local CAB manager Sharon Hampson spoke about how her team can help residents deal with soaring energy bills, rising prices in the shops and flat or falling incomes.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She said: “We’re seeing an unprecedented cost of living crisis in Rutherglen/Cambuslang and indeed across the whole country, but it’s really important that people know Rutherglen & Cambuslang CAB is here to help.“Last year we helped 7728 people with 14,741 pieces of advice, unlocking £1.5million in the process.

That money can make a huge difference for people and be truly life-changing.“That money is also often spent in our local area, building wealth in our community and making it a better place – helping reduce poverty and giving people the security and opportunity to get on with their lives.“The key thing about the coming months is that cost pressures aren’t going to come from one single place.