Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a benefit for people on a low income who are in or out of work. You can apply for Universal Credit if you are aged 18 years or over and under pension age. There are some exceptions for 16/17 year olds.
New Style Job Seekers Allowance
New Style Job Seekers Allowance is a benefit for people aged between 16 or over and under pension age, unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week and who are seeking work. Only applicable if you have had previous employment.
New Style Employment Support Allowance
New Style Employment Support Allowance is a benefit for adults aged between 16 or over and under pension age whose ability to work is limited through ill health or disability.
Child Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment is a benefit for people with disabilities or long term health problems. You must be under 16 to make a claim.
Child Winter Heating Assistance
Child Winter Heating Assistance for those receiving highest rate of Child Disability Payment.
Young Carers Grant
Young Carers Grant is a grant for people who are providing care for an average of 16 hours per week. You can apply for a Young Carers Grant if you are 16-18 years old.
Adult Disability Payment
The Adult Disability Payment is a benefit for people who have a physical or mental disability and need help taking part in everyday life or find it difficult to get around. ADP is available for adults aged 16-64.
Job Start Payment
The Job Start Payment is a one off payment to help young people with the costs of starting anew job. You must be aged 16-24 years old or care leaver aged 16-25 and in receipt of specific benefits.
Carers Allowance
Carers Allowance is a benefit that can be paid to people aged 16 years or over, who regularly spend at least 35 hours per week caring for someone who is disabled.
Carers Allowance Supplement
Carers Allowance Supplement is an extra payment from the Scottish Government to carers in Scotland who are receiving a full or partial Carer's Allowance payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
EMA gives financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning.
Scottish Welfare Fund - Crisis Grant
The Scottish Welfare Fund - Crisis Grant is a grant to meet an urgent need that poses an immediate and substantial risk to health and safety of a person(s). It can help provide access to essential items such as food and energy supply (electricity or gas).
Scottish Welfare Fund - Community Care Grant
The Scottish Welfare Fund - Community Care Grant is a grant to help people remain in the community or move back into the community or help ease exceptional pressure. It can help provide access to a wide range of basic household items.