Free glasses, dental treatment and travel costs to hospital
You will qualify if you or a member of your family get any of the following benefits or tax credits:
- Read more on Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) on the Gov website.
- Find out more on Income based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) through the Gov website.
- Further information on Universal Credit (UC) is available on the Gov website.
- Full details on Income Support are available on the Gov website.
- Read more on the Pension Credit Guarantee via the Gov website.
- Find out more about Child Tax Credit on the government website.
- Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit and have a NHS Tax Credit Exemption Card - Find out about working tax credit on the Gov website.
If you do not receive any of the above benefits you may still qualify if you have a low income. Find out more about help with health costs through the National Records of Scotland.
Discretionary Housing Payment
Scottish Welfare Fund
You can apply to us for grants under the Scottish Welfare Fund through our website. The fund can award both Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants. Neither type of grant has to be paid back.
If you would like to discuss either of the above, phone Customer Advice and Support Services on 0300 100 1800 or find out where to visit your local Contact Centre/Library Contact Centre through our website.
Citizens Advice Bureau
For further general benefits advice contact your Local Citizens Advice Bureau