Benefit and Equality Services

Information, guidance and support to help carers access financial assistance, understand their rights and connect with specialist services.

Benefits and Financial Support

Social Security Scotland 

Information and support regarding devolved Scottish benefits and financial assistance.

 

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Pension Credit 

Financial support helping pensioners improve income and wellbeing.

 

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Pension Age Disability Payment

(Attendance Allowance) 

Supporting pension-age adults with disability-related costs and daily living.

 

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Universal Credit

Financial support helping people on low incomes meet essential costs.

 

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Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

Financial support for disabled people and those with long term health conditions to help with the extra costs of daily living and mobility.

 

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Council Tax Support 

Supporting residents to access council tax reductions and savings.

 

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Carer Benefits

Carers Support Payment (was Carers Allowance) 

Financial support for people providing regular unpaid care.

 

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Carers Allowance Supplement 

Extra financial support for carers receiving Carer Support Payment.

 

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Equality and Inclusion Services

MECOPP 

Supporting Black and Minority Ethnic carers through tailored support.

 

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LGBT Youth Scotland 

Supporting wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity for LGBTQ+ young people.

 

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SEIN 

Providing inclusive support to improve LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing.

 

 🌐 Website