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• Get help if you’ve experienced a hate incident or hate crime

  Check what support is available if you're a victim of a hate incident or hate crime - including if you don't want to go to the police.

• Social care services you could get

  Find out about the types of social care services that might be available for people who require extra support in their daily life.

• Sick or disabled people and carers

  Overview and content list for benefits help for sick or disabled people and carers. Get help and support on claiming benefits.

• Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills

  Grants, benefits and other support, including Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment or Winter Heating Payment.

• Get specialist immigration advice

  Check what help you can get from Citizens Advice or find a specialist immigration adviser.

• Scottish Carer Supplement

  Scottish Carer Supplement is a payment awarded automatically to carers in receipt of Carer Support Payment. Find out how much it is and when it’s paid.

• Get help with gambling problems

  If you're worried about your gambling, there are things you can do to get support. Find charities and services that can help with gambling problems.

• Kinship care

  Find out more about kinship care, allowance and funds available in Scotland, the issues that might arise with kinship arrangements and where to find help and support.