“Our Glasgow West Debt Centre met with a new client and discovered, at their first appointment, that he hadn’t eaten for eight days, surviving on cups of hot water. Our Wishaw Debt Centre is supporting a gentleman who is forced to sleep in his car at great risk to his health in these freezing temperatures. Just yesterday, I met with a gentleman we are supporting in Edinburgh who has not been able to turn his heating on at all this month.
“This winter, people are beyond breaking point. Lives are at risk as people face impossible situations. Cases of hypothermia and starvation are on the rise. It doesn’t have to be this way. We need to see urgent action from government at all levels, providing targeted support and ensuring that our social security system provides everyone with sufficient income.”
“Despite all the challenges people are facing, we want everyone to know help is available. If you are experiencing problem debt, you’re not alone. Our network of community based Debt Coaches are here ready to support you, providing expert help out of debt and emergency aid. Visit capscotland.org or call us for free on 0800 328 0006 to find out more.”