Below are a range of other organisations and resources that might be helpful for you:
Citizens Advice Service (citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/ opens a new window) – The Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person opens a new window, for free. They can also give advice on consumer rights via their consumer helpline, support witnesses in courts through the Witness Service and give pension guidance to people aged over 50.
Money Advice Scotland (moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/ opens a new window) – Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. They offer help for people who are in debt as well as a range of information on financial wellbeing.
Money Matters opens a new window has a wealth of knowledge and has adopted a holistic approach to dealing with advice issues. Their Welfare Rights service includes representation at Social Security and Disability appeal hearings. They are pro-active at providing in-work benefits advice such as Tax Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
Money Matters has a reputation for being proactive and quick to respond to changes with innovative solutions e.g. in-house language skills offered includes Urdu, Punjabi, Polish, Russian and German.
Money Saving Expert opens a new windowThis website was set up by Martin Lewis, and provides advice about a number of financial matters. It focuses on how to get the best out of your money: shopping, utilities, banking, insurance. There is also a very helpful “income and family” tab with all kind of helpful resources.
MoneyHelper (https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en opens a new window) – MoneyHelper provides information to make your money and pension choices clearer. They aim to put you in control by providing impartial guidance that’s backed by government and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it.
Scottish Public Pension Agency (https://pensions.gov.scot/nhs opens a new window) – Get information on your NHS Pension, including retirement calculators and the different scheme membership details.
Law Works opens a new windowprovides free legal advice for people not eligible for legal aid and who cannot afford to pay for legal services. It includes information on how to find out if you are eligible for legal aid.
