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• Citizens Advice

  Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives

• Get help with the cost of living

  Check what extra help you could get if you're struggling with the cost of living

• Get help with costs if you have a child or you’re pregnant

  Check what help you can get with the cost of living. This might include extra benefits and grants, free childcare, help with school costs and the Healthy Start scheme.

• Young Carer Grant

  Find out about the Young Carer Grant - a payment for carers aged 16-19 who do at least 16 hours of caring a week on average but don't get Carer Support Payment

• You can't afford the rent for your council home

  Get help if you can’t afford the rent for your council home. Find out more about discretionary housing payment and dealing with your rent

• What is the Best Start Grant

  The Best Start Grant is made up of three Scottish benefits that can help those on low incomes with the costs of having a child in the family. Find out more on this page.

• Carer Additional Person Payment

  Carer Additional Person Payment is a benefit for unpaid carers in Scotland who care for more than one person. Find out how much it is and when it’s paid.

• Income Support

  Check what to do if you have a problem with your Income Support claim. If your Income Support has stopped or you have an overpayment, find out how to challenge the decision