In Scotland, it is estimated that 20% of the population are part of the Armed Forces Community. Recognising that members of this community often have particular support and information needs, The Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP) has been created to be the focal point for the Armed Forces Community in Scotland for access to advice, information and support.
ASAP can be accessed by calling our Helpline on 0845 231 0300.
12 Nov 2014
On Tuesday 11th November, The Armed Services Advice Project was subject to a Members' Debate in The Scottish Parliament.
The work of the project attracted praise from across the Chamber, and excerpts can be read below, and full video can be watched below.
11 Nov 2014
CAB service wins over £3.5m for Scotland’s Armed Services community
15 Jul 2014
When Ashleigh Bird's work placement for her Stirling University Law degree fell through at the last minute, she couldn't have imagined that her misfortune would lead to such a fulfilling experience.
The Community Action Team asked Ashleigh a few questions - read on to find out more about her experience at Stirling CAB, her research into the issues facing the armed services community, and the launch of her report on Armed Services Day...
Publication date: February 2018
In the last quarter we supported 783 clients with 2,760 new and repeat issues, achieving a client financial gain of £0.5M.
From the start of the service on 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2017, ASAP has supported approximately 12,100 individual clients with around 59,950 new and repeat issues.
The full report can be downloaded below.
Publication date: November 2016
Over the last project year we supported over 2,600 clients with nearly 10,000 new and repeat issues, achieving a client financial gain of over £1.5M. A survey of clients showed that 95% rated the service as very good or good, and 82% reported increased peace of mind as a result of using the service.
The full report can be downloaded below.
Publication date: November 2015
This report highlights the positive impact that the advice service is making on members of the Armed Forces community in Scotland while also identifying areas of difficulty, including income, employment and housing.
Publication date: May 2015
This short leaflet introduces the Armed Services Advice Project, provides information about who the service is for and what kinds of problems we can help with, and how to get in touch with us.
