In June 2024, Buttle UK concluded an extensive project to explore the lived experiences of children, young people, and families grappling with extreme financial hardship. Our new report, “Growing Up […]
The Stark Reality of Growing Up in Poverty Read More »
Department confirms that tax credit claimants can still qualify for winter fuel payment, and says that to safeguard any transitional protection they should defer their universal credit or pension credit
Winter Fuel Payment Up until now, all pensioners have been eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment scheme. From this year (2024), pensioners will need to receive pension credit or other
Heating costs advice Read More »
Housing Access & Support https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/british-gas-energy-trust-makes-debt-grants-of-up-to-ps1700-available The Individual and Families Fund is open to credit and pre-payment meter customers. You do not need to be a British Gas customer to apply for this fund –
British Gas Energy Trust opens again for applications Read More »
If Social Security Scotland takes longer than 56 calendar days to complete a re-determination, you can appeal directly to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland’s Social Security Chamber. Here’s what happens
Social Security Scotland taking longer than 56 days to complete a re-determination? Read More »
Funded by the Scottish government, MATRICS (Money Advice Training, Resource, Information and Consultancy Service) is a partnership between Money Advice Scotland (MAS) and Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) The law covered
Debt Advice Handbook Scotland – 1st edition Read More »
