Useful resources
NHS Borders Money Worries App
The Money Worries App is free and contains a directory of support available both nationally and locally. The app covers a wide range of issues such as debt, energy saving, housing and health. Search for NHS Borders Money Worries App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Download the app for Android via the Google Play website.
- Download the app for Apple from the Apple Store website.
Benefit calculators
You can start a new Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction calculation or claim online through our website. This form will first calculate your entitlement to help with your rent and Council Tax. You can then continue to submit an online application if you’d like.
You can also use any of the below calculators to see which benefits you may be entitled to:
- Visit the entitledto website to calculate all benefits and see how your income would be affected if you start or finish work
- The Better off Calculator website allows you to calculate all benefits and can also detail how your income would be affected if you start or finish work
- The turn2us online benefits calculator enables you to check what your are entitled to, including income related benefits
- Citizens Advice Scotland's MoneyMap website will help you find sources of online support to increase your income, reduce your bills or ease the cost of daily living
Citizens Advice Bureau
For further general benefits advice contact your Local Citizens Advice Bureau