Cost of living

Edinburgh benefits calculator

Try our benefits calculator and make sure you're getting everything you're due

Apply for personalised financial support

Apply for personalised financial support via the Lightning Reach Portal 

Help if you're worried about money

Help with housing and homelessness

Support with bills and energy

Scottish Welfare Fund

Council tax reduction

Apply for personalised financial support

Free school meals and clothing grants

Food support in Edinburgh

Warm and welcoming spaces

Get benefits and debt advice from our team

iThrive support

iThrive is your online space for mental health and wellbeing information in Edinburgh.

iThrive website

National Support Network directory

The support hub helps you find support for any problem at any time.

Visit support hub

Edinburgh Guarantee

The Edinburgh Guarantee helps people of all ages and backgrounds access fair work, training or further education.

Visit the Edinburgh Guarantee website

Share your feedback on getting support online

The Council is looking for feedback on your experience of accessing information, guidance and support through our website.

Complete our survey

Free period products

Anyone who needs period products should be able to easily get them for free in Edinburgh.

Where to get them

Support for families

We have compiled information and resources to support parents and carers

Visit our support for families homepage