Other organisations that can help
Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland offers a range of benefits. If you’re on low income benefits, you may be eligible for the Scottish Child Payment. If someone in your household is under 16 and has a disability, they may be entitled a Child Disability Payment (previously Child Disability Living Allowance). This support covers physical, emotional, behavioural, mental, developmental or learning difficulties.
Find out about benefits and grants on the Scottish Government website or call 0800 182 2222.
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Free and confidential advice on welfare rights (benefits), debt, budgeting, employment, housing, energy, immigration, consumer rights and health.
Visit the Citizens Advice Edinburgh website or call 0131 510 5510.
Care and Repair Edinburgh
Helping older people live independently. They help with household repairs and things like fitting grab rails, ramps and key safes. Their handyperson service will change lightbulbs, build flat pack furniture and other DIY jobs.
Call 0131 337 1111 or email reception@cre.scot.
You can also visit the Care and Repair website.
Age Scotland
Working to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
For information, friendshoip and advice all the Age Scotland helpline on 0800 12 44 222 or visit the Age Scotland website