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Citizens Advice Scotland
Spectrum House
2 Powderhall Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4GB
Tel: 0131 550 1000
Web: www.cas.org.uk
Citizens Advice Scotland is the umbrella body for all Citizens Advice Bureaux in Scotland. Bureaux provide free, impartial and confidential advice to the public on a wide range of issues, including welfare benefits, money problems and legal issues. Some Scottish Bureaux now offer advice on an outreach basis in healthcare settings. For contact details of your nearest CAB look in the phone book under 'Citizens Advice Bureau' or visit the Citizens Advice Scotland website.
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