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
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
Guidance from the Scottish Government to help improve the experiences of disabled children, young people, and their families.
Visit the GOV.SCOT website
Information on benefits, funds and grants including Child Benefit and tax credits.
Visit the mygov.scot website
Money and Benefits
Scotland’s money charity is Money Advice Scotland. They exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy.
Visit the Money Advice Scotland website.
Email [email protected].
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 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 is Scotland’s largest digital advice agency, providing free and independent advice to the citizens of Scotland.
Visit the Advice Direct Scotland website.
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
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 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 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 Children’s Charity helps disadvantaged children and families in Scotland have a brighter future. They offer a range of services across Scotland, including practical and emotional care and support, such as residential, early years, disability and urgent assistance funds.
Visit the Aberlour website.
Call 0800 085 6150.
Enable strives to deliver an equal society for every citizen. They are a member led organisation supporting 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 is a phone, webchat and website service providing information about care services for people living in Scotland.
Visit the Care Information Scotland website.
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 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. They can help you find information about resources like services that provide support for managing long term conditions.
Visit the ALISS website.
Mental Health
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 support anyone living with a long-term health condition, disability or facing a challenging life situation in Scotland.
Visit the Thistle website.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) is a charity that supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland. They give people information and advice and help with confidence, communication and general wellbeing. Additionally, they can provide links to local support.
Visit the SFAD website.
Call 080 80 101011
Help with Digital
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.