Money and Benefits
Regardless of your age, it is always a good idea to look after your money and budget.
In later life, you may start to have new entitlements or additional costs, and need information on money matters you have not come across before. Our guides can help you to take care of your money, and find out what extra help you may be entitled to.
You can also find out about joining one of our free Benefits Workshops.
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is a hardship fund that helps people on a low income who are in difficult situations. It can be given as cash, vouchers or goods, either to provide aid after an emergency, or to help someone set up a safe home in their community.
State Pension
This guide looks at how and when to claim your State Pension, how to find out your State Pension entitlement and how State Pension entitlement is calculated.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a means-tested non-taxable benefit to top up your income to a minimum level set by the government.
What is a Benefit Check?
Our guides provide general information about benefits and social security, but sometimes you need advice tailored to your circumstances. A benefit check from one of our friendly helpline advisers can help you to make sure you are not missing out.