Welfare advice and financial support

Cost of living support
Help if you're in crisis
Food resources in East Lothian
How our Financial Inclusion team can help
Help with council tax and rent
East Lothian debt helpline

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

Housing costs help
Free period products
Free school meals and clothing grants
Scottish Welfare Fund - crisis and community care grants

Household bills advice

Community Windpower Energy Fund
Managing energy bills and heating your home leaflet
Home Energy Scotland help
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

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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Cost of living - local support

If you're struggling with cost of living increases, find out what help is available in our new leaflet.

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.

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.

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