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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 |
|---|---|
| Self Injury Support | Description of service: We provide confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental support to anyone of any age or gender affected by self-injury. Contact our helpline for free on 0808 800 8088, Mondays & Thursdays between 7pm-10pm. Or speak to us through… |
| Sense Scotland | Supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind |
| Sensory Support Service (West Lothian) | Provide a coordinated service to individuals who live in West Lothian & who have experienced sensory loss (deaf, blind, hard of hearing, partially sighted and deafblind people) |
| Shad Sewing Machines | Description of service: Suppliers of domestic sewing machines to schools, colleges, retail, day centres and special needs. Brands:- Bernina, Singer ,Janome, Elna, Silver. Inventor of the wireless sewing machine which is designed especially for pupils w… |
| SHARE Scotland | Provide accommodation and support for people with complex learning disabilities |
| SHARP (Scottish Heart and Arterial disease Risk Prevention) | Prevention of coronary heart disease and arterial disease |
| Shelter Scotland | Provide advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need, and campaign for lasting political change to end the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing |
| Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau | Aims: To provide free confidential independent information and advice to Shetland residents on a wide range of issues. Services provided: Information and advice includes, entitlement to benefits and representation at tribunals, employment advice, housi… |
| Shetland Islands Council | Useful contact numbers for Shetland Islands Council |
| Shingles Support Society | Information and advice for people with Shingles |
