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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 |
|---|---|
| Scotcash | Provides affordable credit, financial support and guidance to people living within a 25-mile radius of Glasgow city centre |
| Scotland Transverse Myelitis Support Group | Aims: To provide information and support to those with AFM, ADEM, MOGAD ON, NMOSD, TRANSVERSE MYELITIS Services provided: The best information about these rare neuro conditions can be found on the website. All information includes scientific and medi… |
| Scotland Versus Arthritis | Our Vision A future free from arthritis Our Mission We won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future. To deliver our mission we invest in… |
| Scotland’s Gardens Scheme | Organising the opening of gardens in Scotland for charity |
| Scottish Alopecia Support Group | Support to people suffering Alopecia Areata |
| Scottish Association for Mental Health | Helping individuals with mental health problems achieve independence |
| Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) | SCLD are the lead partner to the Scottish Government in the delivery of learning disability policy and strategy |
| Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs | Charity that supports any resident of Scotland (age 16 and over ) who has a concern about somebody else’s alcohol and/or drug use whether that be known use or suspected use. |
| Scottish Head Injury Forum | Aims: SHIF is a national umbrella organisation representing the interests of survivors of brain injuries, their families, and those who work with them. SHIF works to increase knowledge of the effects of acquired brain injury amongst service users and t… |
| Scottish Huntington’s Association | Aims: To offer information and support to families with Huntington’s disease, their friends and professionals. Services provided: Emotional and practical support for people whose lives are affected by Huntington’s disease Someone to talk to confidentia… |
