Benefits and grants

Housing Benefit has been replaced by Universal Credit for working age people. There are some exemptions and it is still available to those who are of pension age. Find out more here.

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Social Security Scotland are responsible for a number of benefits in Scotland, including the Scottish Child Payment and Child Disability Payments.

Find out how to use an independent benefits calculator to check which benefits you are entitled to claim.

If you're on a low income, you may be entitled to some help towards paying your council tax.

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides three types of grant - self-isolation grant, crisis grant and community care grant. Find out how to apply.

If you are receiving Housing Benefit or Universal Credit but still having difficulty paying your rent you may be able to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).

A Free School Meal is a school lunch provided free of charge by Aberdeenshire Council to children from families on a low income.

Clothing Grants are available for parents or carers on a lower income to help with the cost of buying a school uniform.

Find advice on money, benefits and tackling poverty and inequality.

Details on how to reach us via email, phone and post. Also find out where your nearest benefit office is.

Grants are available for people on a low income to help pay for their children to go on school trips, help pay for further education and can help sports clubs and facilities in the community.