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 |
|---|---|
| The Hugh Fraser Foundation (SC009303) | General charitable purposes in the UK, especially western or deprived areas in Scotland |
| The IBS Network | Aims: to offer long-term ongoing support, helping people living with irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) to learn how to better self-manage their condition and to advise their families and carers to improve the quality of life of those living with irritable… |
| The John M Archer Charitable Trust (SC010583) | General charitable purposes |
| The Kyte Charitable Trust | General charitable purposes |
| The Martin Connell Charitable Trust | General charitable purposes |
| The ME Association | Aims: The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges of living with PVFS, ME/CFS, and Long Covid, and believe that nobody should struggle alone. We have established an excellent reputation and consistently de… |
| The Mount Befriending Service | One to one befriending service for older people |
| The Neuro Foundation | Support for people with Neurofibromatosis |
| The Pagets Association | Promotes research and offers support to people with Paget’s Disease |
| The Pituitary Foundation | Support and information to people with pituitary disorders |
