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• Trust deeds in Scotland

  Information on what a trust deed is and when it might be an option for helping with debt problems. Also covers the advantages and disadvantages of a trust deed and explains the difference between a 'protected' or 'not protected' trust deed

• Victims and witnesses of crime

  Links to the mygov.scot website for information about support for victims and witnesses of crime. Covers where and how to get support, how the criminal justice system works and has information on the Victim Notification Scheme

• Coronavirus - if you need to be off work to care for someone

  What to do if you have to be off work caring for someone whose care has stopped because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This might be because their school is closed or a carer can't come

• Care Leaver Payment

  Care Leaver Payment is a one-off payment for young people leaving care in Scotland, to help with the costs of living independently

• Child Disability Payment

  Child Disability Payment is a benefit for disabled children and young people in Scotland to help with the extra costs of being disabled or having a long-term health condition.

• Change of circumstances while you're getting Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance

  What you should do if there's a change of circumstances while you're getting Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance

• Council Tax

  Information on council tax including valuation bands, how to pay, discounts and reductions, exempt properties, arrears and the appeals process

• Being laid off or put on short-time working

  Know your rights to pay, the importance of your contract, and when you can claim redundancy instead of lay off or short-time working