Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are adjusting to the shift in seasons which is forcing everyone to tighten their spending, putting an even bigger emphasis on budgets in an effort to stay on top of rising energy bills and soaring inflation.
While most people have reviewed their outgoings and streamlined their finances as much as they comfortably can, it’s worthwhile checking to make sure you are claiming all the available financial support you are entitled to. This includes benefits, Council Tax Reductions and TV licence discounts.
Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) went unclaimed over the last year. The Scottish Government recently launched a new campaign encouraging people to talk about benefits to help encourage others to claim support.
