By Amanda Eleftheriades “It’s very difficult to ask for help.” Sarah,* a retired teacher in her late seventies, is one of millions of pensioners who have never investigated the social security support available. She explained: “I was brought up to believe if you can’t … [Read more...] about Claim What’s Yours – PENSIONER’S RIGHTS
Benefits Campaign
CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Supporting People in Their Communities
At Social Security Scotland we want to ensure everyone gets the payments they are entitled to. We offer a variety of ways people can apply for benefits – including online, by phone or face-to-face appointments. We currently deliver twelve benefits for people on low incomes, … [Read more...] about CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Supporting People in Their Communities
CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
By Amanda Eleftheriades “I didn’t have a clue about benefits before Sarah died, she dealt with all of that.” Steven Rocks from Clydebank, worked as a delivery driver and then a chef in the Jasmine Chinese restaurant in Dumbarton. The only time he had signed on was for … [Read more...] about CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – CLYDESIDER CAMPAIGN
Leanne shares her Universal Credit journey with Angela Clark “I would advise anyone who is applying for Universal Credit to get a welfare rights advisor, it is a gruelling process even with that support.” Peer support worker Leanne is used to helping others deal with life … [Read more...] about CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – CLYDESIDER CAMPAIGN
Help With Your Energy Bills
By Amanda Eleftheriades Photo by Chris McCaughey A quarter of Scottish households were living in fuel poverty long before the pandemic started. Now with energy bills set to rocket, people living on low incomes will have one more financial headache to add to the rising cost … [Read more...] about Help With Your Energy Bills