Debt charity StepChange announced the figures for 2022. A Scottish debt charity has warned the amount of its clients behind on household bills is up by more than two-thirds in […]
Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket Read More »
This memo provides guidance on the Benefit Cap (Annual Limit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023which changes the annual limit for the purpose of the benefit cap. These regulations came intoforce on 1.4.23.
ADM Memo 09/23: UC – Changes to Benefit Cap annual limit 2023 Read More »
Through interactive workshops, e-learning and tailored solutions for your organisation, Home Energy Scotland advisors can help you and your colleagues reduce their bills and improve their wellbeing. Workshop topics include:
Help Your Colleagues Save Energy & Money Read More »
We deliver our services via multiple channels in order to help householders access our advice and support as easily as possible. If you prefer help face-to-face, our home energy advice
Energy Advice to Suit You Read More »
Scarf and NHS Grampian have recently taken part in a joint trial with Energy Systems Catapult to provide people at-risk from a pre-existing health condition (namely COPD), who are struggling
Warm Homes Prescription Read More »
Ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on Supporting Scotland with Cost of Living and Reducing Child Poverty, we sent MSPs and ministers a briefing with eight key action points. You
Briefing: Cost of Living and Child Poverty Read More »
This briefing studies the shocking increase in very deep poverty in Scotland. The Scottish and UK Government need to reconsider their priorities if they are to argue that no one
Deepening poverty in Scotland – no one left behind? Read More »
New guidance has been issued in relation to the uprating of: Also, increases to: The new rates come into effect from the first day of the first assessment period which
New DWP guidance – ADM Memo 08/23 Read More »
Survey finds deep hardship after 6 years of the policy On the sixth anniversary of the two-child limit, a Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) survey finds widespread suffering and hardship
2 Child Limit turning the screw on families in cost of living crisis Read More »
Free School Meals Pupils are eligible for free school meals if their parents or carers receive one of the following benefits: · Income Support · Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance · Pension Credit (Guarantee
Income thresholds updated for FSM/SCG Read More »
