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Benefits for disabled children and their families - a checklist

November 2023
This factsheet covers the benefits that families with disabled children may be entitled to.
Children and families Children’s benefits Disabled children Factsheet Scotland
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Calculating the new Scottish council tax reduction

November 2023
Since April 2022 new rules have applied for council tax reduction in Scotland that significantly change how the scheme works for some working age claimants. This factsheet provides information about how to calculate ‘main’ council tax reduction for those on a low income under the new rules.
council tax council tax reduction Council tax reduction CTR devolved benefits In-work benefits Scotland Factsheet Scotland
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Supporting information for child disability payment claims – suggestions for education staff

November 2023
Guidance for school staff in Scotland being asked for more information about a pupil’s needs.
Children and families Disabled children Factsheet Scotland
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Benefits for disabled students

October 2023
If you are a full-time student with a long-term illness or disability you may be able to stay on benefits while you are studying.
Disability benefits Students Students and benefits Factsheet Scotland
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Benefits for young people in further education or training

October 2023
This factsheet covers the special rules that apply for young people in further education, or on certain training courses.
Students Students and benefits Factsheet Scotland
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Benefits and tax credits for students

October 2023
Overview of benefits and tax credits for students in Scotland
Students Students and benefits Factsheet Scotland
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Parents claiming for young people in further education or training

October 2023
Factsheet explaining when a parent, or someone responsible for a child, can continue to claim benefit for a child aged 16 or over.
Children’s benefits Education Students Students and benefits Tax credits Universal credit Factsheet Scotland
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Financial help for families fleeing domestic abuse

October 2023
Factsheet on benefit rules when fleeing domestic abuse
Domestic abuse Tax credits and early years Factsheet Scotland
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Financial help for young parents

October 2023
Factsheet on support for families with a parent under 20 in Scotland.
Tax credits and early years Factsheet Scotland
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Tax credits: moving on to universal credit

October 2023
This factsheet covers the differences between tax credits and universal credit.
Tax credits Tax credits and early years Universal credit Factsheet Scotland