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 »
The next AMI Lunch and Learn event will be taking place on Wednesday 3 May at 11pm Fergus Reid from TV Licensing will be joining us and I will also
AMI Lunch and Learn event Read More »
More households using heating oil, LPG, biomass and other alternative fuels will receive £200 in energy bills support, thanks to the government’s expansion of the scheme, announced today. The UK government
Increased flexibility of alternative fuel payments Read More »
HMRC has launched a new online service so it’s quicker for parents and carers to prove they claim Child Benefit. They often need this proof for housing benefit, council tax
Making it easier for parents and carers to prove they’re entitled to Child Benefit Read More »
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. Contents You may be able to get up to
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 Read More »
The handbook covers all aspects of the rights of gas and electricity consumers in England, Wales and Scotland, including liability, dealing with arrears and preventing disconnection, complaints, and the latest
Free access to the fuel rights handbook online Read More »
Disabled people are being urged to find out if they are eligible for Scottish Government disability benefits as part of a new campaign to increase benefit take-up. The nationwide campaign,
New campaign promoting disability benefits in Scotland Read More »
It’s just got even easier to support the Scotland Loves Local Aberdeenshire Gift Card scheme. Aberdeenshire Council will be stocking gift cards for collection at its main office Service Points.
