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.
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Moray Council Services | Useful contact numbers for Moray Council Services |
Moray Food Plus | Moray Food Plus provides crisis food provision to those in need across Moray |
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists | Provide support and look after the interests of artists who paint by mouth and foot |
Mowatt Court Care Home | Care home in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire |
MS Society Angus | Aims: To encourage people affected by MS to attain their full potential as members of society and improve their quality of life by offering practical help and emotional support to our members. To promote research into finding the cause and seeking a cu… |
Muirton House Nursing Home | Private care home for older people in Perthshire |
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation | Aims: MSIF is the world’s only global network of MS organisations. Together they lead the fight against MS and strive to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS wherever they live. Services provided: A comprehensive, international and up… |
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (Lothian) | Provide therapies and services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and other long-term health conditions. |
Mungo Foundation (The) | Aims: The Mungo Foundation is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of community based care and support services to people with different kinds of need. Services provided: People with a sensory impairment Home and day services Older people Peopl… |
Murray Foundation | Support service for all those affected by limb loss or absence in Scotland |