The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.
The Scottish Government has launched a new website providing information on the wide range of advice, information and financial support available to households and individuals across the country. Similar to the UK Government’s dedicated pages on GOV.UK, the website has been developed as a ‘one stop shop’ designed to help those struggling with the rising costs of daily living and soaring energy bills to find out if they are eligible for additional support.
Ms Robison said: “I know that people are struggling with the cost of living crisis right now and may not know where to turn for help. Our cost of living website is a trustworthy online resource with information on the wide range of vital support available. The Social Justice Secretary explained how the Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion over this financial year to contribute towards mitigating the increased cost of living crisis and the new website highlights the wide range of support at hand.
Top Money Stories Today Scotland National Director for Christians Against Poverty, Emma Jackson, said: “We are deeply concerned about the impact of rising costs on low income households. Even before rising costs, over a third of CAP clients had to borrow to meet essential living costs and we know the consequences of problem debt can be devastating for people.
Your local council may be able to help if you need urgent help with things like food, heating and electricity - contact your local council here. Older or disabled people Rising costs can have a bigger impact on some people including older people, disabled people and those who care for them. Make sure you're getting all the assistance you're entitled to.
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