Scottish benefits claimants are being reminded to take action as a key date approaches for the switch to Universal Credit.
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Long and difficult winter ahead for Scots under new Ofgem price cap
Scottish households are facing another “extremely long and difficult” winter after Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap is due to rise significantly.
Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said some customers are now facing the prospect of higher bills before they have even paid off debts built up last year.
Comment on predicted rise in UK energy prices
A predicted rise in the cost of energy bills in October will come as a shock to households still struggling with debts built up last winter, Scotland’s national advice service has said.
Continue readingAyrshire, North-East carers urged to apply for new £327 per month payment
Unpaid carers across Ayrshire and North-East are being urged to apply for a new benefit, Carer Support Payment, which is now available to more people.
Continue readingParents reminded of help with school clothing costs
Scottish parents are being reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing and shoes as youngsters prepare to head back to the classroom.
Continue readingScots urged to keep gas prepayment meters topped up over summer
Scottish households who rely on gas prepayment meters have been urged to ensure that they are kept topped up over summer, even if their heating is not being used.
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Scottish shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Amazon Prime Day approaches.
Continue readingParents reminded that school meal support continues over the holidays
Scottish parents are being reminded that they could be eligible for extra payments over the school holidays to cover the cost of meals for their children.
Continue readingScots urged to prepare for latest Universal Credit switch
Scottish benefits claimants have been urged to prepare for the latest Universal Credit shake-up as notice letters arrive through letterboxes across the country.
Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national advice service advice.scot, said households should prepare for changes as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) switches more people to the single-payment system.
Scots urged to submit meter readings as latest energy price cap falls
More than 30 Scottish households are being forced to stop using their gas and electricity every week because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meters.
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