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Benefits and financial support

  • Cost of living support
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  • Get money and debt advice

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  • Find out if you're eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment
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  • Help if you've been affected by the Benefit Cap
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  • Free school meals and clothing grants
  • Meals at home service
  • Free period products

Health related support

  • Macmillan welfare rights service
  • Improving the cancer journey
  • Help to apply for a Blue Badge
  • Mental Health Care When It Counts (CWIC)
  • Access to a Better Life in East Lothian
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Tell us about changes online 24/7

If you need to notify the Financial Support team of a change in your circumstances, apply for Council benefits or just make an enquiry, you can use one of our online forms.

Read more about this article. Tell us about changes online 24/7
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Benefits calculator

Check you're getting all the benefits and help you're entitled to. Get an estimate with our free online benefits calculator.

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Boost your income. The cost of living is affecting us all. Let's make sure you get all the financial support you're entitled to. www.eastlothian.gov.uk/boost

Boost your income

If you’re worried about money or heating your home, don’t assume you’re receiving everything you’re entitled to. Find out what help is available in our cost of living guide.

Read more about this article. Boost your income
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Check if you're eligible for Pension Credit

Pension Credit could give you around £3,900 a year, on average, to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income.

Read more about this article. Check if you're eligible for Pension Credit

Financial Inclusion team

East Lothian Council, Haddington, EH41 3HA

Telephone: 01620 827827

Send Email to financialinclusion@eastlothian.gov.uk

Financial Support Team

East Lothian Council, PO Box 13261, Haddington, EH41 3HA

Telephone: 01620 827730

Send Email to financialsupport@eastlothian.gov.uk

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