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Money Advice Scotland

April 28th, 2008 Keeping you up to date in the world of money advice.

Welcome to Issue #814

Conference 2008

24 days to go! We have limited spaces left for our 'Health, Wealth & Happiness' Conference, so don't leave it to the last minute - reserve your place now!

Whilst some people in society may well have the benefit of everything, for some health, wealth and happiness is simply an aspiration. This conference will particularly look at mental health and its connection to debt.

Our website has the up-to-date programme, as well as full information on workshops, the debate and gala dinner.

The Conference takes place on Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd May at Crieff Hydro Hotel, Perthshire.

There are many opportunities for you to get involved, including advertising, sponsorship and exhibiting as well as coming along as a delegate.

www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/conference

Training

Wiseradviser (Scotland) Training
We are now accepting bookings for the Generalist, Skilled and Specialist level training courses. For more information regarding the wiseradviser training please call 0141 572 0237, or email info@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk.

Wiseradviser (Scotland) is grateful to The Royal Bank of Scotland, The Money Advice Trust and The Scottish Government for their generous support.

If you are interested in taking part in any of our courses, please email info@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk

Coming Soon
Sheriff Court Procedures Seminar - Full details in next weeks Newsflash!

Vacancies

Equalities Adviser
Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service
The Equalities Adviser will be responsible for promoting positive practices and attitudes across all equality strands. He/she will aim to assist individuals with issues of discrimination regarding access to employment, education, training opportunities or services, in order to eliminate discriminatory practices

The postholder will be expected to prepare and deliver training, presentations and workshops to promote equal opportunities within the organisation and also to external organisations. The postholder will also be responsible for dealing with complex casework and representing individuals at appeal tribunals. Experience of advice work is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.

Download: www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/documents/dgcas-vacancy0408.doc
Deadline: Friday 9th May 2008

Got a vacancy in your organisation? We can help advertise. Email webmaster@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk for more information.

Benefit Cards

On Sale Now
The MAS Pocket Guides to Benefit Rates have been updated with the new rates for 2008/09. They are very popular with the advice industry, but not just with money advisers, they are also well used within credit and debt collection departments. They are ideal for the pocket or handbag and are a boon when conducting client interviews either home or away.

The benefit cards are £1 each. Looking for a copy? Email your order to us at webmaster@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk.

In the News

Banks lose overdraft charges case
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364422.stm
Source: BBC News

Trust rises in 'mattress saving'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7367745.stm
Source: BBC News

Mortgage charges are still rising
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7366724.stm
Source: BBC News

Rail fares 'set to be simplified'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364127.stm
Source: BBC News

Court orders to secure loans rise
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7365786.stm
Source: BBC News

Measures to target fuel poverty
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7360664.stm
Source: BBC News

Net card fraud 'underestimated'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7362055.stm
Source: BBC News

Q&A: Public sector pay
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364790.stm
Source: BBC News

Bank move has an immediate effect
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7359358.stm
Source: BBC News

UK retail sales on slide in March
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364415.stm
Source: BBC News

Call for bank action on ID theft
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364232.stm
Source: BBC News

'Time needed' for 10p tax changes
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7364344.stm
Source: BBC News

In this Issue

Conference 2008
Training
Vacancies
Benefit Cards
In the News

Our Sponsor

Experian

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