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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 |
|---|---|
| Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray) | Services provided: Helping unpaid carers in Moray ease their caring role, have more of a life of their own and focus more on their own health and wellbeing in order to be able to continue caring. Support to include: Carer support planning Future/emerge… |
| Queensferry Churches Care in the Community | Provide support services to older people and carers in north west Edinburgh |
| R.A.M.H. (Renfrewshire Association for Mental Health) | Aims: To promote recovery from mental ill health Services provided: Provide information Accommodation Counselling Employment support Crisis intervention Social support Education awareness One to one and group support opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9.0… |
| RADAR Key Company | Description of service: The RADAR Key Company is a commercial organisation for the supply of the genuine National Key Scheme (RADAR) keys, mechanical and electronic locks and toilet guide apps. Order any quantity online at http://www.radarkey.org Free… |
| RareShare | Online network dedicated to connecting patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders |
| Re-Solv | Aims: To prevent gas and solvent inhalation through awareness raising. Services provided: Information and resources for anyone concerned about gas and solvent inhalation Professional training on gas and solvent inhalation Can refer on to other relevant… |
| Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau | AIMS: To ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively. SERVICES PROVIDED: Provide information, advice,… |
| Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness | Website contains a comprehensive range of information available regarding all aspects of RSI |
| Rescare | The Society for children and adults with learning disabilities and their families |
| Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) | RiDC is a user-led specialist research charity, run by & for people with personal experience of disability. It has an active UK-wide consumer panel. |
