More than 8 million people are set to receive the second part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment this Autumn.
Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive the next instalment of the £900 cost of living payment support this Autumn, which is worth £300 - a further £299 is due next Spring. However, no confirmed details about a payment window or the qualifying period have been announced by the UK Government yet.
Every local council in Scotland has their own service with different rules and may be able to offer help with loans or grants, food vouchers, fuel vouchers and recycled clothes or household items - find your local council here. Top Money Stories Today Your savings If you have savings of over £700, or £1,200 if you get a pension, you may be less likely to get a Community Care Grant - your local council will decide.Crisis Grants A Crisis Grant is a one-off payment that can provide much-needed cash during an emergency, but it cannot be given to support your income long-term.
Who is eligible for a Crisis Grant? To get a Crisis Grant you need to be on a low income, however, this does not mean you need to be currently claiming benefits. What financial help is available? If you do get a Crisis Grant, your local council will look at helping you with your most urgent living costs.Many local councils have welfare rights advisers who can:Online benefits calculators You can use an independent benefits calculator to find out:Financial help in Scotland Where to find help Advice Direct Scotland This new online tool is the first to fully integrate devolved benefits, including the Scottish Child Payment.
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