Scottish Welfare Fund (Scottish Government) The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes through Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants.
Universal Credit and disabled children (Contact) Helpful explanation about how claiming Universal Credit may affect your families income.
Benefits (gov.uk) Benefits information from the government, including benefits for families, child benefit and housing benefits.
Pregnancy and baby payment The Pregnancy and Baby Payment is a cash payment for the parents, or carers, of a baby.
Universal Credit (Scottish choices) Providing greater choice and flexibility of payments in Scotland.
Citizens Advice Scotland Network of centres (CABs) all over the country, giving advice on money and rights, including consumer rights, discrimination and employment rights.
Financial health check If you’re a parent struggling to make ends meet, you’re not alone. It doesn’t matter if you’re in work or out of work. Friendly, experienced advisors from Citizens Advice Scotland are on hand to walk through all options.
How to access benefits and grants (Turn2us) Turn2us helps people low income families to access welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help online, by phone and face to face.
Parents under 16 (Citizens Advice Scotland) Information for parents in Scotland who are aged under 16 on issues such as benefits, tax credits and maintenance.
Assistance with rent, bills, and debts (Bill Help UK) Find sources of grants and emergency funds for vulnerable and low income families as well as individuals that are facing an emergency.
