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 |
|---|---|
| FABLE | Offer help, support, assistance and advice through their national patient support network and freephone advice line |
| FACCT (Fife Assessment Centre for Communication Through Technology) | Provides a lifelong service to people in Fife with communication difficulties who may benefit from using a communication aid or may need training |
| Fair Deal | Support for people with learning disabilities |
| FAIR Ltd | Aims: To provide information and advice to people with learning disabilities and carers on all aspects of life. Services provided: FAIR’s advice workers can help with benefit issues and money management: claiming new benefits re-applying for benefits h… |
| Fairburn House Ltd | Private care home for disabled people under the age of 65 |
| Fairhill Rise | Fairhill Rise is a day service that offers adults with additional needs the opportunity to engage in meaningful work. We’re located in Pishwanton Wood – a 60-acre mixed woodland and smallholding with various workshop spaces, a kitchen, and horticulture… |
| Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau | Provide information and advice to people living in the local area |
| Falkirk Council | Aims: To provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and support on debt to people living in Falkirk. Services provided: Provide information, advice and support service to people who are in a multiple debt situation. Advisors can nego… |
| Falkirk Council | Aims: To provide a comprehensive social work service to children with permanent or profound learning or physical disability or sensory impairment. Services provided: If you have a child with a permanent or profound disability, our team will undertake a… |
| Falls of Dochart Retirement Home | Retirement home in Perthshire |
