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• Scottish Welfare Fund - overview

  The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme provided by local councils. This page gives an overview of the Scottish Welfare Fund, crisis grants and community care grants

• Sale and rent back schemes run by private firms

  Information on sale and rent back schemes run by private firms which may help homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage

• Leaving a tenancy

  This page explains how you can legally leave a private or public tenancy, and common problems such as leaving belongings behind or being owed money by the landlord

• If your house and possessions are being sold to pay your debts

  Information on what actions can be taken by creditors when you are in debt

• Solving property disputes when you leave a job

  Find out what to do if your employer wants to take your belongings or won’t let you get your property back

• How to get a debt management plan

  Things to think about before you set up a debt management plan. Read about the steps you should follow to get a debt management plan

• Challenging an employment tribunal decision

  Find out how to ask for reasons for the tribunal's decision, how to ask for a reconsideration and how and when to appeal against a tribunal's decision

• 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