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Holidays and Leisure:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Holidays and Leisure:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
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Woodside Dog Agility Club | Description of service: Vehicle conversion and adaptation for drivers and passengers, e.g. hand controls, boot hoists to lift wheelchairs, left foot throttle and person lifts etc. Open Mon to Thursday 09:00 – 17:00 and Fridays 09:00 – 16:00 Additional… |
Working Families | Details for scottish office below Mission Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We drive positive change by supporting and advocating for working parents and carers, collaborating with emp… |
Workplace Bullying Information Line (Scotland) | Provides information and resources on workplace bullying |
Worster-Drought Syndrome Support Group | Aims: To provide information and support for families and people with Worster-Drought Syndrome To raise awareness of Worster-Drought Syndrome with professional workers and other interested individuals. services provided: Offer support and advice via em… |
www.edinburgh.org | Website providing information on holidays, holiday accommodation and tourist information in Edinburgh |
XLP Research Trust | Promote and fund research into the cause, management, symptoms and cure for XLP |
Yellow Card Centre Scotland | Aims: The mission of the Yellow Card Centre Scotland is to enhance and safeguard the public’s health in Scotland by ensuring that the adverse effects of medicines are minimised. To meet this objective they seek to: Raise the profile of adverse drug rea… |
You First Advocacy | Aims: You First Advocacy are an issue based/professional service which provides support to individuals living in Renfrewshire who have an issue(s) with their care in the community and in hospital. Services provided: Supports service users who have ment… |
Young Adult Carers Service | The service offers young adults the information they need to enjoy life and prepare for the future |
Young Minds App | Young Minds App (www.youngmindsapp.co.uk) offers a diverse array of materials, including articles and guides on various aspects of student mental health, educational resources aligned with UK curricula, tips for parents to support their children’s ment… |