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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 |
|---|---|
| National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation of the UK | Provide funds for research into the cause, treatment, cure and prevention of Reye’s syndrome an Reye-like illnesses |
| National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society | Who we are: The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). NRAS provides truly expert, specialised but wide-ranging ser… |
| National Self-Harm Network Forum | Online support forum |
| Neuroblastoma UK | Offering information and advice to parents of a child with neuroblastoma |
| NEW DIRECTIONS West Lothian | Provides individual and group support for people with learning or physical disabilities, mental illness or autism. |
| New Social Security Powers (SPICe Briefing) | An overview of the new social security powers that will be devolved to Scotland under the Scotland Act 2016 |
| NHS Borders, Public Health Department | Services provided: NHS Borders Wellbeing Service offers support to people who wish to improve their lives in one or more of the following areas: Emotional wellbeing (for people aged 18 and over) Being more active (for people aged 16 and over) Eating mo… |
| NHS Interpretation & Translation Services Tayside | Provides interpretation and translation services for those living in in the geographical local government areas of Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross. |
| Niemann-Pick UK | Aims: The main aims and objectives of Niemann-Pick UK (NPUK) are, to make a positive difference to the lives of those affected by Niemann-Pick diseases, to relieve sickness and any distress that may arise there from, and to advance the education and aw… |
| Noonan Syndrome Association | Provides support through research, family support and raising awareness of the Syndrome |
