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 |
|---|---|
| Andrew Paton’s Charitable Trust | Charitable trust with an interest in Scotland |
| Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group (AISSG) | Provides information/support to individual/families affected by AIS and similar conditions |
| Angus Access Panel | Provide information on disability & access issues and campaign for, and advise on improved access to the environment |
| Angus Arts | Angus Arts encourages creativity with people of all ages with learning disabilities |
| Angus Citizens Advice Bureau – Arbroath | Provide information and advice to people living in the local area |
| Angus Citizens Advice Bureau – Montrose | Provide information to people living in the local area |
| Angus Foodbank | The Angus Foodbank provides food parcels to people in crisis |
| Angus Independent Advocacy | Provides independent advocacy to people with specific disabilities |
| Ann Craft Trust | Aims: The Ann Craft Trust is a leading UK authority on safeguarding disabled young people and adults at risk. We believe that everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse and neglect. Through pioneering training, practice reviews and contribut… |
| Anorchidism Support Group | Aims: To address the need for information for people affected by absence of the testes whether congenital or acquired. Services provided: Support and information on the condition is available via telephone, letter or email. Web site contains informatio… |
