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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 |
|---|---|
| North & West Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau | Provide general advice and information to the residents of North & West Sutherland |
| North Ayrshire Council Services | Useful contact numbers for Ayrshire Council Services |
| North Ayrshire Council Welfare Rights and Debt Services | Welfare rights for people living in North Ayrshire |
| North East Sensory Services (NESS) | Services provided: Hold the register of people registered as blind or partially sighted for Aberdeen City, Moray and Dundee Offer a social work service for people with a sensory loss and a mobility and rehabilitation service for people who are blind or… |
| North Glasgow Citizens Advice Centre | Provide general information and advice to people living in the local area |
| North Lanarkshire Carers Together | Aims: To be a potent force for change To raise the profile of carers To raise awareness of carers’ issues To influence the planning and development of policies and services that affect carers and the people they care for To form active links between ca… |
| North Lanarkshire Council Services | Useful contact numbers for North Lanarkshire Council Services |
| North Lanarkshire Disability Forum | Local disability information and advice service |
| North Lanarkshire Information and Advice Forum (NLIAF) | Organisations in North Lanarkshire that can help with a wide range of issues |
| Norton Park Conference Centre | Description: Norton Park Conference Centre is an events and conference facility that compliments the Norton Park Business Centre. The space has been developed with a commitment to sustainability; socially, environmentally and economically. The centre… |
