Money, Benefits and Grants
Information Guides
Where can I get benefits advice?
Adult Disability Payment in Scotland
Child Disability Payment in Scotland
Education Trusts & Grants
Holiday and respite grants
Grants and support
Carer’s Allowance and Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland
Money, Benefits and Grants: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
Money, Benefits and Grants: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.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Blackwood Welfare Rights and Money Advice | Welfare rights and Money Advice |
| Bladder and Bowel UK | Services provided: Bladder and Bowel UK understand that having a bladder or bowel problem (or both), can cause embarrassment, anxiety and distress, often having a major impact on an individuals quality of life. Often people are reluctant to discuss the… |
| BLESMA (British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association) | Group promoting welfare & meeting financial needs of the limbless |
| Blind in Business | Provides a series of specialist training courses and workshops, a mentoring scheme and a dedicated employment service for people with a visual impairment |
| Bliss Scotland – the premature and sick baby charity | Information and support to parents & families who have had premature or sick babies |
| Blissymbol Communication UK | Promotes the use of the Blissymbol system |
| Blood Cancer UK | Aims: We’re a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research, supporting those affected, and campaigning for change. Since 1960, we’ve invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Servi… |
| Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Ltd. | Housing Association accommodation & support for vulnerable people |
| Blueberry Hill Meals | Delicious meals delivered with a smile! At Blueberry Hill, our chefs cook a superb range of soups, main meals and irresistible desserts using fresh, high-quality ingredients. We freeze them in individual portions so you can be sure you’ll always have s… |
| Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation | Can offer some advice on getting help |
