Benefits & Income

Make sure you’re getting all the benefits you are entitled to. Millions of people aren’t!

Cost-of-living crisis and impact on mental health

We know that many people are feeling the strain as the cost of living continues to increase. In this section, people will find information about how they can maintain their mental wellbeing at this time, alongside information on how to manage money as their bills rise.

Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if people are entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

Find out more here about support that families can tap into to help them with every day essentials

Personal Independence Payment (abbreviated to PIP and usually pronounced as one word) is a welfare benefit in the United Kingdom that is intended to help working age adults with the extra costs of living with a health condition or a disability. Information can be found here.

A death in the family and organising a funeral is a very distressing time for people but there is financial support available for many families. Information on what can be claimed is available here

This benefit is available to help disabled children and young people and their families with increased heating costs over winter. Find out more in this section

Refugees in Scotland are entitled to the same social and economic rights as any other citizen, including benefits. Find out more in this section

Information regarding an extra payment of £270.50 for people who receive full or partial Carer’s allowance can be found in this area

Welcome to Parent Club! Home of Scotland’s Baby Box! If you are a parent, a carer or a parent-to-be, visit us today for parenting hints, tips and tricks, along with help on money and benefits.

Our Money Talk Team also offers you personalised advice. We provide help through the Scottish network of 59 Citizen Advice Bureaux