The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes. Awards are made by individual local authorities and are discretionary. They are aimed to support people in need or in emergency situations. What should the grants be used for? There are two types of grants in the Scottish Welfare Fund: Crisis Grants …
Child Benefit is available to anyone in Scotland who is a parent or responsible for bringing up a child. This benefit is not means tested, however if one of the parents earns over £50,000 they may be liable for a tax-charge. For 2023/2024, this payment is paid at a rate of £24 a week for …
Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension benefits are available to eligible citizens across the UK. If you are currently receiving any of these but find you are still struggling with the cost of living, there are benefits exclusively available to Scottish residents which you may be entitled to. Who manages these benefits? Social Security …
Formal debt solutions such as bankruptcy and Trust Deeds can have an impact on some professions, specifically in the financial, legal, and licensed trades. If you are in debt and struggling, and your job stipulates that you must declare these issues, you may have to make your employer aware of your situation. Debt Solutions In …
Airth Castle Hotel Limited, the company that manages Airth Castle has confirmed that the popular wedding venue has went into liquidation. At the time of writing, several news outlets are reporting that staff have received notification that shifts have been cancelled and that they should not show up for anything that has been scheduled. advice.scot …
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There are many people finding themselves in the same boat, with the cost of energy and other goods and services increasing so much. It’s important to remember that help is available when we need it! With suppliers and other organisations closing or operating reduced hours during the festive season, it is important that you seek …
If your neighbour is creating a lot of noise, such as playing loud music or allowing their dogs to continually bark, there are a few options available to you. If you feel comfortable, and it is safe to do so, you could address the problem directly by having an informal conversation with the neighbour in …
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on everyone, with many of us feeling the pinch of increased costs. It is important to remember that you are not alone in dealing with your current financial issues, and there are sources of support out there that can help. Many of us are already making all the …
I am in a considerable amount of debt and cannot afford to pay it and think this is now a problem for me. I am being chased for the debt by the companies I owe money to, and this is having an impact on my mental health. Can you offer any advice on what I …
I have fallen behind with payments on my credit card and the company have sent reminders, advising they will take me to court and seek a CCJ for payment. I do not understand what this is or how to fix it. Can you help? Credit cards are often referred to as ‘non-priority’ debts, however it …
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