The Advice Shop
We provide
- assistance with all aspects of welfare rights including income maximisation through welfare benefits, tax credits and grants
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debt advice to resolve personal debt including credit cards, bank loans, rent arrears, personal loans, store cards, catalogues and mortgage arrears
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help for people affected by cancer through information, advice and advocacy to access entitlements arising as a result of a cancer diagnosis and the extra costs of cancer.
Get debt or welfare benefits advice
Refer someone to the Advice Shop
Advice line opening times
- Monday 9am to 1pm
- Tuesday 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday 9am to 1pm
- Thursday 9am to 1pm
- Friday 9am to 1pm
If you need advice about benefits or debt call 0131 200 2360.
Walk in help and advice
The Advice Shop is accessible at the Customer Hub, 249 High Street on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm on a walk-in basis.
Priority is given to those with an urgent matter or who cannot access the service through phone or email. It is first come first served and on some busy days, not everyone can be seen.
Advice in local area offices
If a person is unable to use a phone or the internet, then it is possible to walk into a Council locality office and speak with an advisor using the phones there.
If the matter cannot be dealt with by phone then we can arrange a face-to-face appointment.
Advice Shop bulletin
Our bulletin has news and information about welfare rights and debt advice.