Benefits and Financial Support

Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

New applications for Personal Independent Payment are being replaced with ADP. This is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your every day life. Find more information on Adult Disability Payment, including who can apply and how to apply. on the Scottish Government website.

Attendance allowance

If you are over 65 years old and need help with your personal care because you are physically or mentally disabled you may be entitled to this. Your income and savings will not affect any payment of attendance allowance. Visit the UK Government website for more information on Attendance Allowance.

Blue Badge

If you find it difficult to get around and travel in a car you may be able to get a Blue Badge. This can help you park close to where you need to go either as a driver or passenger. The badge is intended for on-street parking only and costs £20. Visit our Blue Badges section of our website for more information and to apply.

Carers Allowance

If you're 16 or over and care for someone for more than 35 hours per week, you may be able to claim Carers Allowance. Full details of eligibility criteria for Carers Allowance can be found on the UK Government website. Claiming Carers Allowance can affect other benefits of both the carer and the person being cared for.

Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and can be paid until the child is 18 years old. The disability can be mental or physical. You can also apply if a disabled child does not have a diagnosis. You can find out more information on Child Disability Payment, including who may be eligible and how to apply, on the Scottish Government website.

Community Care Grant

This will help you cope financially if you have special difficulties and require goods such as furniture and appliances. Cash payment are made in certain circumstances. You can find out more information, including who is eligible and how to apply, on the Community Care Grant section of our website.

Council Tax Reduction

Council Tax Reduction helps people with low income to pay their Council Tax. We assess how much you are entitled to based on your income, savings and the number of people living in your household. You can find out if you are eligible and how to apply on our Council Tax Reduction webpage.

Crisis Grant

A Crisis Grant is a sum of money that can help cover costs of essentials in times of crisis. You can find out more information including who is eligible and how to apply on the Crisis Grant webpage.

Help paying your rent

Assistance is available through Discretionary Housing Payment and Housing Benefit. You can find information on eligibility, how to check entitlement and how to apply in the Housing benefits section of our website. If you receive Universal Credit housing element, you are not eligible for Housing Benefit but can apply for Discretionary Housing Payment.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

You can claim this if you are ill or disabed because of an accident or disease from work or an employment training scheme or course. Find out more information on Industrial Injuries and Disablement Benefit, including how to apply, on the UK Goverment website.

Warm Home Discount

You may be able to get a £150 discount on your electricity bill if you are in receipt of certain benefits as well as meet other criteria. You can find out more information about eligibility and how to apply by contacting your energy provider.