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Quick links to useful 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
Quick links to useful 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 |
|---|---|
| Midlothian Foodbank | Provides food to people in crisis |
| Midspace (Midlothian Mental Health Information) | Midlothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information |
| Migraine Trust | Funds research, provides migraine information, promotes migraine awareness and treatment and builds a supportive community for sufferers. |
| Milan (Senior Welfare Organisation) Ltd | Aims: Provide services for people over 50 years of age from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Mauritian communities living in Edinburgh and the Lothians which meet their social, cultural, recreational, language and care needs. Services provided: Infor… |
| MND Scotland | Aims: To ensure that with people with Motor Neurone Disease secure the care and support they need. Services provided: Advocacy service Specialist equipment loan service Welfare and benefits service Online support groups Grants for people with MND and t… |
| Mobility Reviews | Mobility Reviews is a UK website helping people choose the best mobility aids and equipment at the best prices and quality. |
| Money Advice and Rights Team (MART) | Provide free, confidential independent advice and information to people suffering financial difficulties and those that require welfare benefits advice and those that require welfare benefit advice |
| Money Advice Scotland | Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. We exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland. Our priorities for the next… |
| Money Matters / Money Advice Centre Glasgow | Provide welfare rights and money advice to people living in the local area |
| Money Matters Advice Service (Cambuslang) | Welfare rights and money advice services for people living in the local area |
