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People on low incomes or certain benefits may be eligible for cash support from their local council
09.05.2022 - 16:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
If you are on a low income or certain benefits including Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Pension Credit and struggling financially due to an unexpected change in your circumstances, you may be eligible for cash support from your local council.
A Crisis Grant is a one-off payment that can provide much-needed support during an emergency, but it cannot be given to support your income long-term.
If you need help because you are on a low income, the quickest way to find out what financial support you may be able to claim is to use a benefits calculator. These are independent, free and confidential and only take a few minutes to complete online - you can find out more about ones from Turn2Us, Advice Direct Scotland, entitledto and Policy in Practice at the end of this article.
A Crisis Grant can be given to cover the costs of an emergency
Examples of this could include when:
To get a Crisis Grant you need to be on a low income, however, this doesn't mean you need to be currently claiming benefits.
Guidance on Mygov.scot states: “There is no figure that will be used to judge whether you have a low income.”
As a guide, if you're on one of the benefits below, or your income is about the same as someone who is, it's more likely you'll be able to get a Crisis Grant:
If you do get a Crisis Grant, your local council will look at helping you with your most urgent living costs.
Some things this may include are help with the costs of:
Many local councils have welfare rights advisers who can:
You can apply directly to your local council through the Mygov.scot website here.
You can use an independent benefits calculator to find out:
What benefits you could get
How to claim
How your benefits will be
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