How to join

To join the Network and use the Online Referral System, your agency will need to be added to the Argyll and Bute web-based directory. To do this, please contact:

Stephen Colligan
t:  01546 604472
e:  stephen.colligan@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Alison Newlands
t:  01546 605551
e:  a.newlands@abcab.org.uk

You can click here to complete the online application form.

Entitled To benefits calculator

Argyll and Bute Advice Network partners can access the Entitled To benefits calculator. If you do not have log-in details, please contact us.

User guide for Entitled To benefits calculator

Scottish Legal Aid Board Solicitor

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has funded a solicitor to provide high quality advice for advisers working in the different organisations within Argyll and Bute Advice Network. This service is for both paid and volunteer advisers to help them to deal with legal problems that affect their clients.

This service is provided free of charge to both the advice agency and their clients.

The SLAB Solicitor, Colin Forbes, who is based in Lochgilphead, can also undertake general, civil casework on behalf of clients who are eligible for legal aid. Many legal firms in Argyll and Bute provide a range of legal services under the Legal Aid Scheme. Colin only accepts casework referrals if Legal Aid services are not, otherwise, reasonably available. Colin is also actively involved in delivering specialist training to advisers according to their requirements.

Contact details:

Colin Forbes,
SLAB Part V Solicitor,
Argyll and Bute Advice Network,
c/o Argyll and Bute Council,
Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT
Tel. 01546 604106
Fax. 01546 604410
Email: colin.forbes@argyll-bute.gov.uk

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