The beginning of a new year provides a perfect opportunity to make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), your local council and Social Security Scotland.
The cost of living crisis squeezed household budgets to breaking point in 2022 and shows little sign of easing up anytime soon, despite additional support through the UK Government’s £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee and £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme. There was also targeted payment support for those on a low-income, people claiming disability benefits and pensioner households.
The Scottish Government also recently launched a new website, ‘Cost of Living Support Scotland’, providing details on the wide range of advice, information and financial help available to households and individuals across the country. Similar to the UK Government’s dedicated pages on GOV.UK, the website has been developed as a ‘one stop shop’ to help those struggling with the rising costs of daily living and energy bills.
