Benefits guidance and advice

We provide free, independent and confidential advice and representation on benefits and tax credits for people living in Edinburgh. We can help with

  • filling in forms
  • rent arrears
  • representation at appeals
  • other problems with your benefits
  • getting you all the benefits you are entitled to
  • appeals if you don't agree with a benefit decision.

Benefits calculators

Use independent online calculators to work out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Dispute advice

Read Advice Now's guides if you have a dispute about 

  • DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
  • a PIP (Personal Independence Payment) appeal
  • tax credit overpayment
  • a concern about an interview under caution with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

Please note that guides on the Advice Now website that aren't listed above are not applicable for Scotland.

The Advice Shop

Address: 249 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1YJ

Telephone: 0131 200 2360