Older people
Support available for older people.
Pension Credit
You could get Pension Credit if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income.
Check if you can get Pension Credit
Winter Fuel Payment
If you were born on or before 25 September 1956 you could get between £250 and £600 to help you pay your heating bills.
Check if you can get the Winter Fuel Payment
Older persons free bus pass
If you’re aged 60 or over you may be able to get a free bus pass.
Check if you can get an older persons bus pass
Age Scotland Helpline
Get free, confidential advice over the phone (0800 12 44 222) for older people, their carers and families in Scotland.
Read more about the Age Scotland Helpline
Warmer Homes Scotland funding
If you’re a homeowner or a private tenant and meet certain criteria you could qualify for funding to help reduce your energy bills.
Check if you qualify for Warmer Homes Scotland funding
Disabled adults
Support available for disabled adults and those who care for them.
Adult Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.
Check if you can apply for Adult Disability Payment
Carer’s Allowance
You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Check if you can get Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance Supplement
Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an extra payment to help carers in Scotland who get Carer’s Allowance.
Check if you can get Carer’s Allowance Supplement
Young Carer Grant
The grant is a yearly payment of £326.65 for young carers in Scotland. You need to be 16, 17 or 18 years old to get it.
Find our more about Young Carer Grant
Disabled persons free bus pass
If you or your child (5+) has a disability you may be able to get a free bus pass.
Check if you can get a disabled persons bus pass
Independent Living Transition Fund
If you’re 15 to 25 with a disability you could apply to the fund for money to take part in new activities or learn a skill.
Find out more about the Independent Living Fund
Disabled children
Support available for disabled children and those who care for them.
Child Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment provides support for the extra costs that a disabled child might have.
Check who can get Child Disability Payment
Child Winter Heating Assistance
This payment helps disabled children and their families to pay for increased heating costs over winter. It’s paid once a year. The payment for winter 2022-2023 is £214.10.
Check who can get Child Winter Heating Assistance
Family Fund
If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child on a low income, Family Fund might be able to help with a grant for essential items.
Free school transport
Your child could get free school transport if their school is not within walking distance, you’re on a low income or they have additional support needs.