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 |
|---|---|
| Social Investment Scotland | We offer loan funding: We provide access to finance and support so that social enterprises can achieve maximum impact. Our loans range from £10k to £1.3m, with 32% of SIS customers securing loans under £50k. We provide support to boost resilience: We r… |
| Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases (MPS Society) | Support group for parents of children affected by MPS diseases, Fabry and related diseases |
| SOFTuk | Support organisation for families affected by trisomy 13, trisomy 18 and related conditions |
| South Ayrshire Foodbank | Services provided: The South Ayrshire Foodbank provides food parcels to people in need. Professionals from statutory and voluntary organisations such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice Bureau staff, welfare officers, the polic… |
| South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB) | Provide information and advice to people living in the local area |
| Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) Inverness | Out of School hours services for children and Young Adult Project for people who have learning disabilities |
| Specialist Health and Work Service – Beatson Cancer Charity | We provide a tailored and flexible support to patients and carers affected by cancer, with a combination of 1 to 1 and workshop-based support. Employers and employees alike are able to seek support from an allocated practitioner who provides support sp… |
| Speech Quest | Online resource to help all children reach their communication potential |
| Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) | Information and support for people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus |
| Spinal Injuries Scotland | Aims: Delivering a Peer Support service designed to meet the needs of our members. Services provided: • Provide daily visits to the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit. Our Peer Support team have sustained a Spinal Cord Injury and focus on un… |
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