{"id":587,"date":"2022-07-23T10:07:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T09:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/balmerinoprimaryschool\/?page_id=587"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:36:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:36:01","slug":"cost-of-living-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/balmerinoprimaryschool\/cost-of-living-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cost of living is rising but there is help available. Help is not just for people who are out of work, it is also there for those who are in work and on a low income and some of the support is available to all, without being means tested.<\/p>\n

Click here for up to date information as of June 2025.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Applications for school clothing grants and free school meals are open for 2025-26. All children in P1-5 get a free lunch but if you are on a low income you can apply for Free School Meals meaning your child gets free milk, a clothing grant and you receive payments over\u00a0 holidays as well. For more, and to find out if you qualify, visit www.fife.gov.uk\/schoolbenefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nursery children receive a free lunch and milk at school each day but you can only register and receive the clothing grant once they are entering P1. Nursery parents on a low income can apply for the Best Start Grant.<\/p>\n

The Best Start Grant supports families on a low income. You can get a payment when your child is a baby, again when they are nursery age and again when they start school. But you need to apply each time – click here to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The cost of living crisis affects everyone, especially those working but just getting by. If this sounds familiar to you, try using the Fife Benefit checker – fife.entitledto.co.uk\/home\/start<\/a>\u00a0to see if there\u2019s any support you might be entitled to. You may qualify for more than you think.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

If you don\u2019t meet the thresholds, there\u2019s still help out there for you. Some of the support on offer anyone can get, such as:<\/p>\n