Money, Benefits and Grants
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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 |
|---|---|
| Shopmobility – St Helier Jersey | We hire mobility equipment to those that need it. Services provided: Specialises in the hire of powered scooters, powered and manual chairs, quad and tri-walkers. There is a registration fee for permanently disabled islanders and a small loan charge fo… |
| Sibs – For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults | Aims: Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. They support siblings who are growing up with, or, who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condit… |
| Sickle Cell Society | Information and support for people with sickle cell and their carers |
| Sightline Directory | The directory for services aimed at helping blind or partially sighted people |
| Sign Language Interpreters | Services provided: Sign Language Interpreters have undergone training which enables them to assist with communication between deaf and hearing people. e.g. The general public, Service providers, In the work place They will: Interpret between British Si… |
| SignHealth | Provide a range of services and projects focussing on the health of deaf people |
| Signpost | Support for families who have childdren with additional support needs or disability |
| Simon Community Scotland | The multi-agency hub is a place where people affected by homelessness can drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more. Services provided: Simon Scotland help people who are experiencing or at… |
| Smile Train UK | Smile Train is an international children’s charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate. |
| SNAP Childcare | Recruits high calibre candidates to support children, young people and adults with disabilities |
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