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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 |
|---|---|
| P R T Fife Carers Centre | Services provided: Fife Carers Centre aims to be a “one stop shop” for every carer in Fife – if you are a carer they can help you with: General Information – lots of information about everything from your entitlement to benefits, why it’s so important… |
| Pain Association Scotland | Aims: To deliver self management and training for people with chronic pain. Services provided: Community based courses in pain self management Self-management training within the community Offers training to other organisations (subject to an agreed fe… |
| Pain Relief Foundation | Aims: To carry out multi-disciplinary research into the causes of human chronic pain with the aim of finding improved methods of treatment and cures for such conditions. Services provided: Pain information pack available by sending an A4 S.A.E. and a s… |
| Pancreatic Cancer UK | Confidential support line for anyone affected by Pancreatic cancer |
| Partners in Advocacy | Our Edinburgh office is the head office for Partners in Advocacy and is also home to our Midlothian and East Lothian services, as well as our Edinburgh services. Our Edinburgh service has over time expanded and with this has increased the number of peo… |
| Payplan | Advice organisation that provides free, confidential and independent advice over the phone and online |
| PBC Foundation (UK) Ltd | Information and support for those with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) |
| Peebles & District Citizens Advice Bureau | Local citizens advice bureau providing advice and information |
| Peebleshire Foodbank SCIO | Provides food parcels to people in crisis |
| Pelvic Pain Support Network | Services provided: The Pelvic Pain Support Network is a patient led organisation with a board of trustees who are all patients or carers. As a registered charity, they are run entirely by volunteers. Their advisory panel comprises experts from across t… |
