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 |
|---|---|
| Broughty Ferry Benevolent Trust | Grants are paid twice yearly to needy people |
| Business Debtline | Helpline offering free confidential advice to self employed people in Scotland, England and Wales |
| Bute Advice Centre | Aims: To provide a free and confidential information and advice service. Services provided: Provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects Welfare rights and appeals service Money advice service to help with debts and income maximisation Pr… |
| Butterly Trust | Aims: To provide support in the community for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Services provided: Information and advice on services and other resources and guidance on how to acquire them Practical help that includes assistance with official forms… |
| C-Change Scotland | Aims: To support people to live the lives they choose. Support the development of individualised, creative, robust and flexible services for young people and adults with learning difficulties and mental health issues who have reputations for challengin… |
| Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – Thurso and Wick | Local citizens advice bureau |
| CALL Scotland | To provide services and carry out research and development projects across Scotland working with all those involved in meeting the needs of people who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and / or specialised technology use, particu… |
| Camphill Scotland | The membership body for Camphill communities in Scotland |
| Cancer Research UK | Website offering information on Cancer |
| Cardiomyopathy UK | Support services for people with Cardiomyopathy and their families |
