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Welfare advice and financial support

  • Cost of living support
  • The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding
  • Food resources in East Lothian
  • Help if you're in crisis
  • Help with council tax and rent
  • How our Financial Inclusion team can help

Boost your income

  • Bereavement benefits
  • Carer benefits
  • Children and family benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Pensioner benefits
  • Social Security Scotland benefits
  • Universal Credit

Grants and other support

  • Scottish Welfare Fund - crisis and community care grants
  • Free period products
  • Free school meals and clothing grants
  • Housing costs help
  • East Lothian Debt Helpline
  • Advice if you are managing affairs for someone else

Household bills advice

  • Managing energy bills and heating your home leaflet
  • Home Energy Scotland help
  • Grants available from British Gas Energy Trust to clear gas and electricity debts
  • Energy Saving Trust - advice videos
  • Social tariffs - cheaper broadband and phone packages
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

Cost of living - local support

As we head into winter, many households are worried about their finances, with lots of people now struggling to meet day to day living costs amidst rising food prices, fuel costs and more. Find out what help is available in the winter edition of our Cost of Living leaflet.

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Cost of living - Scottish Government support

Many people are worried about money just now, so you're not alone. There are benefits, grants plus information and support available if you're struggling.

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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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UK Government Help for Households, Help is available for every household. Find out more: gov.uk/HelpforHouseholds

Cost of living - UK Government support

Millions of households are struggling with the rising cost of living. Find out about the measures introduced by the UK Government to help.

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Our Macmillan cancer support service

  • About our Macmillan service
  • Benefits for people affected by cancer
  • Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service in East Lothian
  • Macmillan grants
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