With winter approaching and energy bills rising, residents are urged to seek financial advice. Appointments are available during Talk Money Week, from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November, offering expert guidance on a range of money concerns. Advisers can help individuals check their benefit entitlement and provide support for various financial situations.
Appointments can be booked online via a dedicated link or by telephone. For Advice Works, call 0300 300 1238. For Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, call 0141 889 2121. Additional appointments are also available outside of Talk Money Week.
A wide range of support is available, including:
For people on low incomes: Universal Credit.
For older people: Pension Credit.
For families: Best Start Grant, Best Start Foods, Child Benefit, Scottish Child Payment, Free School Meals, School Meals Holiday Payments, and School Clothing Grants.
For unpaid carers: Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment, potentially with the Carer Additional Person Payment.
For disability and long-term health conditions: Child Disability Payment, Adult Disability Payment, and Pension Age Disability Payment.
For young people: Job Start Payment for those aged 16 to 24 years old or care leavers starting a new job.
For people on low incomes: Universal Credit.
For older people: Pension Credit.
For families: Best Start Grant, Best Start Foods, Child Benefit, Scottish Child Payment, Free School Meals, School Meals Holiday Payments, and School Clothing Grants.
For unpaid carers: Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment, potentially with the Carer Additional Person Payment.
For disability and long-term health conditions: Child Disability Payment, Adult Disability Payment, and Pension Age Disability Payment.
For young people: Job Start Payment for those aged 16 to 24 years old or care leavers starting a new job.
Eligibility for the Warm Homes Discount may be available for those who meet certain criteria and whose energy supplier is part of the scheme. Some qualifying benefits may result in an automatic discount, while others require a direct application to the energy supplier.
Assistance is also offered for those struggling with bills, facing debt, or requiring advice on mortgage payments, rent, Council Tax, credit cards, loans, and energy debt.
