Point Elderly People To - Benefits And Financial Support If You're On A Low Income

10th September 2024

Although the winter Heating Allowance may be cancelled in the parliament today Scottish Government has already said it will follow the same path) there are still several places to check for anyone on a low income for more help.

Forms and be long and seem complicated or daunting but with a little effort you can get through them. Relatives and friend may be able to help with the process.

Find out what you could get HERE
You will find lots of information on the following topics -
Over 800,000 people are missing out on pension credit alone and this a gateway benefit to heating allowance and much more even if it changes today. Get checking.....

Benefits calculators
Check benefits and financial support you can get
Help with housing
Universal Credit
Housing Benefit
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)
Mortgage Interest Run On
Apply for Council Tax Reduction
Housing Benefit information from your council
Help with heating
Warm Home Discount Scheme
National Concessionary Fuel Scheme
Help if you're over state pension age
Winter Fuel Payment
Get a free or discounted TV licence
Pension Credit
Other support
Self-employment and Universal Credit
Get help with the cost of living from your local council
Disabled Facilities Grants
Manage deductions from your benefits to pay debts and bills
Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs
Get a prescription prepayment certificate
Support visits if you need help to claim benefits