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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 |
|---|---|
| Positive Help | Positive Help provides practical support to people living with HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians and their families and carers |
| Possobilities | Support organisation for people living in the north of Glasgow |
| Potential Living | Charity providing services to older adults and adults with learning disabilities and / or physical disabilities living in their own homes |
| Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Family Support Group | Support group for people with PCD and their families |
| Private Renting | Scottish government website giving advice for landlords and tenants on all aspects of private renting |
| Prospects in Scotland | Helping Churches to welcome people with learning disabilities |
| Prostate Cancer UK | Working to beat prostate disease |
| PSPA | Support for people with PSP, CBD, their families and carers |
| PWSA UK – Prader Willi Syndrome Association UK | Support organisation for families and carers of those with PWS |
| Quarriers | Support to children, families & adults with disabilities |
