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@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:03 PM

This Challenge Poverty Week, we've been talking about how advice fights poverty.

On 23 October, we'd like to show you what that looks like in our community, at our AGM.

We'd love for you to join us 👇

#AdviceOpensDoors #HamiltonCAB

Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau Annual General Meeting invitation. The AGM takes place at 11am on Friday 23 October 2026 at the Bowling Pavilion, Hamilton Palace Grounds, with refreshments from 10.30am. Members of the public are welcome. To attend or request more information, contact enquiries@hamiltoncab.casonline.org.uk or 01698 286400. The graphic includes a photograph of people attending a previous meeting at the venue and information about CAB membership.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:18 AM

For Day 4 of #ChallengePovertyWeek, we're highlighting how advice tackles financial pressures on families.

We can't solve all of the causes of child poverty through advice. But we can continue working to ensure that families can maximise their income & protect their homes.

#AdviceOpensDoors

Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau graphic reading “Advice Fights Child Poverty.” Four illustrated messages show how advice can support families: income maximised, debt tackled, homes protected and rights secured. A pink banner at the bottom reads: “When we help a parent, the impact reaches their children too.”

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:55 AM

Fair work should pay the bills. But getting into work costs money too.

Advice can help with these barriers & our role in employability goes even further.

Our volunteering programme builds confidence, skills & can lead to an SCQF Level 6 qualification 💪

#ChallengePovertyWeek #AdviceOpensDoors

Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau Challenge Poverty Week graphic. Headline reads: “Fair work should pay the bills – and people need a fair chance to get there.” Four coloured panels highlight pathways towards work: Stability – advice helps tackle barriers to work; Confidence – a supportive place to grow and develop; Skills – real workplace and people skills; and Opportunity – experience, qualifications and pathways to work. Hashtags #ChallengePoverty and #AdviceOpensDoors appear at the bottom.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 12:06 PM

⚡ Energy costs are a poverty issue.

For Day 2 of #ChallengePovertyWeek, our energy adviser Scott highlights the pressure energy costs continue to place on already stretched household budgets.

Advice can help people maximise income and tackle energy debt before it reaches crisis.
#AdviceOpensDoors

Graphic from Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau about rising energy costs. Scott, Safe and Warm Energy Adviser, warns that the recent energy price cap increase and another likely rise in January will put further pressure on people already struggling, particularly during the colder months when energy use is highest. He highlights support including grants, income maximisation, repayment plans and the Warm Home Discount, while noting that rising prices and standing charges continue to place a significant burden on households.

Continuation of Hamilton CAB’s energy advice graphic. Scott explains that while advice can help mitigate some effects of fuel poverty, rising energy prices are taking up an increasing share of already stretched household budgets. He encourages people to check available tariffs or contact Hamilton CAB to explore their options. Contact: advice@hamiltoncab.casonline.org.uk or 01698 283477.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:28 AM

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, we welcomed Alex Kerr MSP to Hamilton CAB yesterday afternoon.

We discussed the pressures facing people locally, barriers to support and the importance of early, accessible advice.

Thanks to Alex for taking the time to visit and listen.

#AdviceOpensDoors

Our meeting with Alex Kerr. Brian, our Team Leader of General and Community Services, Jen, our Chief Officer, Al, our Team Leader of Health and Welfare Advice Service, Mark our Team Leader of In-Court Advice Service and Morag, our Team Leader of Business Operations

Outside Hamilton CAB with Alex Kerr, MSP, Brian, our Team Leader of General and Community Services, Jen, our Chief Officer, and Erica, CAS Senior Policy Officer.

Our meeting with Alex Kerr, MSP, Brian, our Team Leader of General and Community Services, Jen, our Chief Officer, Erica, CAS Senior Policy Officer and Morag, Team Leader Business Operations.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 12:08 PM

💚 We’re starting #ChallengePovertyWeek out in our community.

Linda and Scott were at Hillhouse today, helping make advice easier to access.

Tackling poverty takes all of us. By working together locally, we can help people access their rights & get support earlier.
#Hamilton #AdviceOpensDoors

Scott, our Safe and Warm Adviser, Linda, our Older People's adviser and Alex Kerr, MSP at our stall at the community event this morning, organised by Alex Kerr, MSP.

Linda our Older People's Adviser, at our stall at the community event this morning, organised by Alex Kerr, MSP.

Scott our Safe and Warm Adviser, at our stall at the community event this morning, organised by Alex Kerr, MSP.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 12:07 PM

Great to be out in the community! 💙

Look out for our team at the Community Support Event next week 👇

🗓 Mon 5th October
🕙 10am-12pm
📍 Hillhouse Ministry Centre

Find out how we can support you with free, confidential, and independent advice 🫶

#AdviceOpensDoors #Hamilton #CommunitySupport

Community Support Event. Come see Hamilton Citizens Advice for independent confidential advice. Mon 5th Oct 10am-12pm, Hillhouse Ministry Centre.

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 1:40 PM

Our school outreach is growing.

We now host advice sessions in two schools.

🏫 Calderside Academy
🏫 Holy Cross High School

Two schools. One aim: making advice easier for families to access, before a problem has the chance to become a crisis.

#Hamilton #AdviceOpensDoors #Community

Graphic highlighting the growth of Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau’s school outreach. It features illustrations of two school buildings with the message: “Our school outreach is growing. Two schools. One aim. Making advice easier for families to access.”

@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 2:21 PM

🔥 Would you recognise the warning signs of an unsafe gas appliance?

This #GasSafetyWeek, knowing the warning signs, from unusual flames or staining around an appliance to increased condensation- can help keep you and your household safe 🫶

#GasSafetyWeek #CarbonMonoxide #AdviceOpensDoors