Support in Scotland
Information and support for anyone raising a disabled or seriously ill child on a low income in Scotland.
Family Fund is a member of Together, the Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights. Together are an alliance of Scottish Children’s charities who share a vision that all children and young people growing up in Scotland have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled. You can find out more about Children’s Rights and the UNCRC in Scotland on the Together website.
Support from Government
Cost of living support
Information and help with energy costs, income, families and children and housing available from government services to support with the cost of living.
Visit the GOV.SCOT website
Supporting disabled children, young people and their families
Guidance from the Scottish Government to help improve the experiences of disabled children, young people, and their families.
Visit the GOV.SCOT website
Benefits and grants
Information on benefits, funds and grants including Child Benefit and tax credits.
Visit the mygov.scot website
Money and Benefits
Money Advice Scotland
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. We exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy.
Visit the Money Advice Scotland website.
Email [email protected].
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a grant for people on low incomes. It is a national scheme that helps Scottish households in need. Awards from the Fund are discretionary and are made by individual local authorities.
Visit the mygov.scot website.
Housing options Scotland
Housing Options Scotland help disabled people, older adults and members of the Armed Forces community to find their right home in the right place.
Visit the Housing Options Scotland website.
Advice Direct Scotland
Advice Direct Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital advice agency, providing free and independent advice to the citizens of Scotland.
Visit the Advice Direct Scotland website.
Independent Living Fund Scotland
The Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland) is a Non-Departmental Public Body. It provides funding and support to help disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland live independently.
Visit the ILF Scotland website.
Disability
Children and Young Peoples Commissioner Scotland
The Children and Young Peoples Commissioner Scotland provide resources to help you understand your child’s rights and help you if you need advice about the human rights of your child.
Visit the CYPCS website.
Access the Scottish Governments ‘introduction to children’s rights’ training tool.
Call 0800 019 1179.
Email [email protected]
Enquire
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.
Visit the Enquire website.
Disability Information Scotland
Disability Information Scotland provide reliable, accurate and accessible information for people living with disability in Scotland.
Visit the Disability Information Scotland website.
Call 0300 323 9961.
Email [email protected]
Aberlour
Aberlour Children’s Charity helps disadvantaged children and families in Scotland have a brighter future. Aberlour offer a range of services across Scotland. These offer practical and emotional care and support, including residential, early years, disability and urgent assistance funds.
Visit the Aberlour website.
Call 0800 085 6150.
Enable
Enable strives to deliver an equal society for every citizen. Enable are a member led organisation support equality in health and social care, employment and inclusive communities in Scotland.
Visit the Enable website.
Call 0300 0200 101.
Email [email protected]
Care Information Scotland
Care Information Scotland is a phone, webchat and website service providing information about care services for people living in Scotland.
Visit the Care Information Scotland website.
Downs Syndrome Scotland
Down’s Syndrome Scotland is a member-led charity dedicated solely to supporting people with Down’s syndrome and their families and carers.
Visit the Downs Syndrome Scotland website.
Call 0300 030 2121.
ALISS
ALISS is a national digital programme enabling people and professionals to find and share information on resources, services, groups, and support in their local communities and online. ALISS can help you find information about resources like services that provide support for managing long term conditions.
Visit the ALISS website.
Mental Health
SAMH
SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. They operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others.
Visit the SAMH website.
Call 0344 800 0550 Monday – Friday 9am-6pm.
Thistle
Thistle support anyone living with a long-term health condition, disability or facing a challenging life situation in Scotland.
Visit the Thistle website.
Help with Digital
Connecting Scotland
Connecting Scotland supports everyone in Scotland to get online through providing devices and the help and resources to get online.
Visit the Connecting Scotland website.