Families in West Dunbartonshire are being urged to take advantage of a free financial advice service to help them save money.

Low-income families who use the Money Talk Team are on average now £1,850 better off.

The group helps parents who are struggling to pay their bills at the end of the month by looking at ways to save money, reduce household bills and check they are getting what they are entitled to.

With around 450,000 cases of unclaimed benefits in Scotland, it can help low-income families identify what financial support might be available.

Communities secretary Aileen Campbell said: “The Money Talk Team is making a huge difference to the thousands of families that have already taken advantage of this free service.

“But there are still too many families out there not getting what they should be.

“If you’re a parent in Dumbartonshire struggling to pay the bills at the end of the month, you’re not alone. It doesn’t matter if you’re in or out of work, one call to the free phoneline, 0800 085 7145, is all it takes to get some advice that could be a massive help to your household.”