Social Security Scotland was set up by the Scottish
\nGovernment to deliver a number of devolved benefits.
\nThese benefits will be introduced in stages. Once all of these
\nbenefits have been introduced, they will be delivering benefits
\nfor families on low incomes, people who need help paying for
\na funeral, disabled people, carers, young people entering the
\nworkplace and to help people heat their homes.<\/p>\n
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local
\nauthorities will also continue to deliver some benefits.<\/p>\n
Please click on links below for more information.<\/p>\n
A-guide-to-our-benefits_November-2022-web<\/a><\/p>\n Social Security Scotland – Homepage<\/a><\/p>\n General Cost of Living<\/u>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The rise in the cost of living is really hitting but there\u2019s more\u00a0help out\u00a0there than you might think. Trying to find out what you\u2019re entitled to, what support is on offer and where to get it can be\u00a0really confusing. A new website has been launched by Fife Council and partners where you can access a huge range of support, all in one place. With useful information, advice and contact details\u00a0our.fife.scot\/gethelp\u00a0links to support with energy bills, food, benefits, the family, and home, as well as health and wellbeing, so you should be able to find help that\u2019s right for you. There\u2019s also an online benefit checker -so you can make sure you are getting everything you\u2019re entitled to. #GetHelpFife<\/p>\n Fife Council and partners want to ensure that every Fifer has easy access to coordinated practical information and support, which helps reduce the impact of rising costs when needed the most. Part of this campaign is the\u00a0Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)<\/a>\u00a0website which provides information on the wide range of advice and financial support available to the people of Fife. This site will also be used internally by the staff looking for information on behalf of customers.<\/p>\n With this in mind, the\u00a0Council team would appreciate you having a look through the site, looking for information, making sure you can find the answers you were expecting, and then reporting back your findings through this Website Feedback Form:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MzLxYI<\/a><\/p>\n All feedback will be used to inform how the site changes and improves in the coming weeks. #GetHelpFife<\/p>\n Related to cost of living support, please find attached North East Fife festive opening times for:<\/p>\n NE Fife Festive Opening Times 2024-25<\/a><\/p>\n Help with benefits and income support<\/u><\/p>\n Did you know many of us are not claiming all the benefits we\u2019re entitled to? It\u2019s easy to find out what you may be due – use the free and confidential benefits calculator at\u00a0https:\/\/our.fife.scot\/gethelp<\/a>. Enter your details and you’ll receive an estimate of the entitlements you could be getting. It’s worth checking!! For more information on increasing your income and managing the rising cost of living go to\u00a0https:\/\/our.fife.scot\/gethelp<\/a>\u00a0#GetHelpFife.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Social Security Scotland was set up by the Scottish Government to deliver a number of devolved benefits. These benefits will be introduced in stages. Once all of these benefits have been introduced, they will be delivering benefits for families on … Continue reading \n