Consumer Information
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Consumer Information:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Consumer Information:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Gauchers Association | Support group for people with Gaucher disease and their families |
| Gender Trust | Support organisation for people affected by gender identity issues |
| Genes Are Us | Educational resources for schools |
| Get Kids Going! | Enables disabled children & young people to participate in sport |
| get2gether | Previously known as: Dates ‘n’ Mates Services provided: get2gether was set up as a charity by four founding organisations – ELCAP, Freespace, Garvald Edinburgh and Thistle Foundation – exclusively for people with disabilities to provide safe opportunit… |
| Getting certain goods and building work for disabled people VAT free if you’re a charity: helpsheet | HMRC factsheet detailing how get certain goods and building work VAT free |
| Getting certain goods VAT free if you have a disability – Help sheet | Factsheet from HMRC detailing what goods are VAT free if you have a disability |
| Gig Buddies | Project supports people with a learning disability to get out to more gigs and enjoy the social life they want |
| gilbertssyndrome.org.uk | A website containing the latest information on Gilbert’s Syndrome |
| GL Jones Playgrounds | Description of service: Design, manufacture and install playground equipment:- Range of Wheelchair Accessible Roundabouts: The Ability Whirl with Safety Gates, also available with a Self Propelled Option. The Ability Whirl opened new horizons for integ… |
