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 Printing Charity | Help for those who have worked in the printing, packaging, publishing or paper sector for three years or more and are facing hardship as a result of changes in employment, health or wellbeing |
| The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance | Support for people with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis |
| The Rank Foundation | The Rank Foundation is a grant giving charitable trust, restricted to causes within the UK |
| The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society | Provision of care for retired seafarers and those of allied trades |
| The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust | The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust is a Scottish grant-making trust |
| The Scottish Dermatological Society | Promote the knowledge, teaching and practice of dermatology |
| The Scottish Homelessness and Employability Network (SHEN) | Improving opportunities for people facing homelessness through engagement with education, training and employment opportunities |
| The Scottish Transitions Forum | The Scottish Transitions Forum is provided by ARC Scotland. The Scottish Transitions Forum aims to improve the experience of people with additional support needs as they go through life transitions. The forum has a focus on the transition of young peo… |
| The Scottish Veterans’ Garden City Association (Inc.) | Provide low cost accommodation for disabled ex-servicemen |
| The Silver Line | The Silver Line is the only national, free and confidential helpline for lonely and isolated older people open every single day and night |
