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Emergency and crisis payments

Get help with the Cost of Living and other crisis and emergency situations.

  1. Cost of Living Payments

    If you get certain benefits or tax credits check if you can get the low income Cost of Living Payments, £150 Disability Payment or the £300 Winter Fuel Payment.

  2. Scottish Welfare Fund - help with living costs

    Apply for a Crisis Grant to help with costs if you have an emergency such as getting access to food or heating. You can apply for a Community Care Grant if you need help living in your community.

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