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 |
|---|---|
| Carers of West Lothian | Carers of West Lothian 0ffer a range of services developed to meet the needs and improve the lives of the people they support through their information, advice and support service. They support unpaid carers aged 8 upwards providing care and support t… |
| Carers Scotland | Aims: They want society to respect, value and support carers. They believe that no one should have to care alone. They campaign the policy makers to improve conditions for carers and those they care for. Services provided: Carers Scotland helps carers… |
| Carers Trust Scotland | Previously known as princess royal trust for carers scotland Aims: Carers Trust Scotland is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Through its unique network of independently managed Carers’ Centres and interactive web… |
| Carers UK | Support, information and advice service for carers |
| Carolina House Trust | Support and educate vulnerable young people |
| Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association | Castle Rock Edinvar operates in eight local authority areas in central Scotland, managing around 6,000 properties. |
| Castlemilk Citizens Advice Bureau | Local citizens advice bureau providing advice and information |
| Cauda Equina Association | Support for people living with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) |
| Caudwell Children | Caudwell Children Charity Caudwell Children exists to make life fair, believing in possibility and seeing potential in every child. We aim to shape public perception and attitudes around disability, changing the world so that disabled and autistic chil… |
| Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK) | Provide support to anyone affected by cavernomas |
