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Autumn Statement 2022 made easy

The UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his long-awaited Autumn Statement last week.  To help you cut through all the information which may be relevant...
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Short break scheme for carers of disabled children in Scotland re-opens

Take a Break Scotland’s (TABS), a short break fund for the carers of disabled children and their families, re-opened for applications with extra funding...
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Cost of Living Award

Due to many households facing increased challenges in meeting their basic needs, the Scottish Government has announced a Cost of Living Award of £150...
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Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Scotland to apply for grant support this New Year

Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Scotland to apply for grant support this New Year. National charity Family Fund is urging families living...

#BeyondCovid – Employment benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many people unfortunately lose their job. Our Welfare Rights Officer, Tracey Millar provides some of the financial support you...

Scottish Child Payment open for applications

  Our Interim Policy and External Affairs Manager, Rona Johnson looks at the new Scottish Child Payment benefit, which was developed to help some...

Benefit changes during COVID19

  The Scottish Government has eased eligibility for some benefits to help people through Covid19.

Benefits that you may be entitled to

  We know many people have money worries at the moment. Therefore, it is important for you to understand the benefits that you might be...
Tracey Millar - Welfare Rights Officer

Benefits system for people living with epilepsy podcast

Epilepsy Scotland’s first ever podcast focuses on the most frequently asked questions that come through our Helpline & Information service regarding the benefits system...