Benefits and allowances

This page has useful links for organisations and information that can offer advise, help and support about the options available to you.

How do I get help with managing my money?

Links to organisations and information that can help you manage your finances:

• Grampian CareData can provide a list of organisations offering financial and legal advice

• Direct Gov guide to managing money

• Direct Gov guide to managing debt

What benefits could I be entitled to?

A list of useful links to organisations that can give you advice about the benefits you may be entitled to:

• DirectGov guide to benefits and financial support

• Retirement benefits

• Grampian CareData can provide a list of benefits and tax credits

• RNIB Scotland benefits helpline: 0845 602 4033
  Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 3.00pm
  This helpline provides information, advice and support in claiming benefits to blind and partially sighted people aged over 60.

Links to some specific benefits that you may be eligible for:

• council tax benefit
• housing benefit
• employment support and allowance
• pension credit
• winter fuel payment
• disability living allowance

What funds and grants could I be eligible to receive?

Links to information about the funds and grants that may be available:

• Grampian CareData can provide a list of funds and grants

• Community care grants

• Cold weather and winter fuel payments (over 60s)

• Family fund

• Heating and insulation grants

• SCARF (Save Cash and Reduce Fuel) - for information on heating and insulation grants