Reclaiming expenses

Reclaiming expenses

You can reclaim the costs of completing your application for Scotland’s Redress Scheme.

This includes the cost of:

  • getting or certifying documents
  • meeting in person with Redress Scotland, if you’re asked to

You can either:

Contact a case worker if you'd like to receive a paper copy of the expenses form in the post.

Contact a case worker

For survivors:

Phone: 0808 175 0808 (freephone)

+ 44 131 297 6500 (international)

Email: apply@redress-scheme.scot

For next of kin applicants:

Phone: 0808 281 7777(freephone)

+ 44 131 244 2542 (international)

Email: nextofkinteam@redress-scheme.scot

Lines are open Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 4pm (except Scottish public holidays).

There is an answering machine at other times, and if you leave a message we will get back to you as soon as we can.

If you're a solicitor

There are separate forms and guidance for solicitors to reclaim expenses.

There are also forms for solicitors to request:

  • payment for legal fees
  • prior approval of additional work
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