You may be entitled to a Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 if you are getting certain benefits.
Support for older or disabled people
Scottish Welfare Funds, disability cost of living payments, free bus passes, pension credit and money off energy bills this winter.
Scottish Welfare Fund Team
The Scottish Welfare Fund Team provides a safety net for vulnerable individuals and families on a low income within our communities. The fund is divided into two areas:
- crisis grants for immediate funds for essential living costs
- community care grants for provision of household goods to help set up home or maintain a home
Find out about crisis grants
Find out about community care grants
Disability support
Adult Disability Payment, free bus pass, and Independent Living Transition Fund.
Disabled persons free bus pass
If you or your child (five-plus) has a disability you may be able to get a free bus pass.
Adult Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.
Help for older people
Pension Credit, money off your energy bills, free bus pass, and Age Scotland Helpline.
Older person's free bus pass
If you're aged 60 or over and are a resident in Scotland then you will be eligible for a free bus pass.
Pension Credit for those on low income
You could get extra money to help with your living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income - even if you have savings or own your own home.
Get money off your electricity bill for winter
Find out about the Winter Warmth Discount Scheme and the emergency energy payment assistance programme for vulnerable and older people.
Age Scotland helpline
Get free, confidential advice over the phone (0800 12 44 222) for older people, their carers and families in Scotland.
Read more about the Age Scotland helpline