A pop-up offering advice to those struggling with energy bills amid the cost of living crisis will be coming to Glasgow this month.
The British Gas Post Office Pop-Up will be coming to Springburn in the North of the city on November 6 and 7.
Taking place at Springburn Way Post Office at 230 Springburn Way, the events will be held between the hours of 11am and 2pm.
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At the pop-ups, British Gas Energy Trust money and energy advisers will provide free, independent advice for anyone seeking help.
The pop-ups will be attended and supported by advisers from Money Matters, a charity funded by the British Gas Energy Trust.
This comes as British Gas Energy Trust releases new data showing 32% of adults in Glasgow are struggling with their mental well-being due to the cost of living crisis and 19% of Glaswegians are worried about making ends meet
Recent data has also found that 29% of parents in Glasgow have cut down on food consumption to ensure their children have enough to eat and 10% of Glaswegians have cut down on showers.
Nick Read, Post Office Chief Executive said: “Post Offices have been a lifeline to their communities during the cost-of-living crisis. It’s where people come to top up their pre-payment meter, collect energy bill support grants and manage their household bills.
"We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with British Gas to deliver these important pop-ups across Britain and reach into communities as the nation continues to face the rising cost of living.”
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Jessica Taplin, British Gas Energy Trust Chief Executive, added: “You are not alone. For almost 20 years, British Gas Energy Trust has been helping people across Britain avoid the detrimental impact of poverty by focusing on eliminating fuel poverty.
"Our support includes, energy debt grants, and small emergency energy grants, and we fund 45 money and energy advice charities, that offer in-person confidential support in England, Scotland and Wales to help people maximise their household budget.
"Debt and money stresses are debilitating, which is why we are delighted to be offering British Gas Energy Trust-funded money and energy advisers in Post Offices across the country to help people access independent holistic support, so they feel more confident to manage their personal circumstances moving forward.”
To find out more about the British Gas Post Office Pop-Up, or to find your closest pop-up, click HERE
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