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Oct 5, 2022, 6 tweets

We continue to do all we can to tackle poverty and help with the cost of living crisis.

Not sure where to go for help?

Read this thread ⬇

#ChallengePoverty

Need urgent help with money, food or fuel?

Your local council may be able to help with:

🔵 Loans or grants
🔵 Food and fuel vouchers
🔵 Recycled clothes or household items

Contact your council at bit.ly/UrgentSupportS…

Household expenses and bills are going up.

You may be eligible for benefits, payments or support which could help with your:

🔵 Energy bills
🔵 Rent and mortgage
🔵 Council tax

See what's available at bit.ly/EnergyAndBills

Benefits and grants may help you increase your income.

Check if you're eligible for payments like:

🔵 Scottish Child Payment
🔵 Carers Allowance Supplement
🔵 Disability payments
🔵 Pension Credit

Full list and benefits calculators at bit.ly/BenefitsAndInc…

There's a range of support available for families in Scotland.

This includes @SocSecScot benefits like the Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant.

You can also get help with free school meals and school clothing grants.

Details at bit.ly/FamilyChildSup…

Make sure you're getting all the help you're entitled to.

ℹ Our new website provides information on the wide range of advice and financial support available.

Find out more at gov.scot/costoflivingsu…

#ChallengePoverty

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