by John Donnelly The Big Disability Hub in Dalmuir has a range of external service providers offering support with benefit applications. Cunninghame Solicitors A small firm of Glasgow-based solicitors their work mainly involves legal advice and representation in … [Read more...] about Support Hub Services: The Big Disability
Issue 22
Benefit Spotlight: Pension Credits
Who is it for? For people over state pension age who are on a low income. Take up is extremely low with an estimated 123,000 households in Scotland not claiming their entitlement. The aim is to top up your weekly income to a weekly guaranteed minimum. It is separate … [Read more...] about Benefit Spotlight: Pension Credits
Claim What’s Yours – PENSIONER’S RIGHTS
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
Walk This Way: A Walk For All Seasons
Words by Harvey Smart & Photos By Paul Murdoch "There are lots of books purely focusing on one topic, but I wanted to give people a full experience of the area through the local walks I have done for the past 50 years - everything from an historic building to a hoverfly and … [Read more...] about Walk This Way: A Walk For All Seasons
Birlin Bannocks
Words by Steven Hastings Photo by Lottie Barker The people and stories of Dumbarton West have featured in a community film about the local area. Lottie Baker of Clifftop Projects and film maker Joe Dalton teamed up with Anne Pitcher, storyteller in residence for Dumbarton … [Read more...] about Birlin Bannocks