The festive season can be a time when many people struggle financially. If you have money worries, please reach out for support.
Below is a list of support services that you may find helpful depending on your personal circumstances. You can also call us on 0131 665 0135 to request a benefits check for you and/ or the person you are caring for with our welfare rights worker.
Local Supports
For free and confidential advice about your rights in relation to a wide range of everyday problems:
For information about Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants administered by local govrenment: The Scottish Welfare Fund
National Supports
For debt help and advice: Step Change
For help accessing benefits, grants and other financial support: Turn2us
For free impartial money advice set up by government: Money Advice Service