Benefits & tax credits

You may be entitled to certain benefits and tax credits that may help with the extra costs you face.

In this section:


Introduction to benefits


Benefits calculator


Benefits you might be entitled to:

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Universal Credit

Carer’s Allowance

Tax credits

Help with Council Tax & rates

‘Bedroom tax’

Other benefits



Welfare benefits in Scotland

Child Disability Payment

Adult Disability Payment & disability benefits at 16

Best Start Grant

Best Start Foods

Carer’s Allowance Supplement

Young Carer Grant

Funeral Support Payment

Child Winter Heating Assistance

Scottish Child Payment

Challenging decisions


The benefit cap


Benefits at 16


Changes in circumstances


Revisions, appeals & complaints


Ongoing benefit changes



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