Government Benefits

The agencies listed below can help with benefit checks or completing application forms. Many are free, or ask for a donation to their work if possible (but not compulsory). 

You can use one of these independent benefit calculators to find out what benefits you could get, how to claim and how your benefits will be affected if you start work. The information you provide in the calculators is not shared anywhere so will not impact any benefits you currently receive. 

You can no longer apply for:  Any new applications for disability benefits should be either for Child Disability Payment or Adult Disability Payment, and for carer support any new applications should be for the Carer Support Payment.  This section covers benefits that are available for those who are carers in Scotland, or that they can apply for