Angus Council Welfare Rights

30/07/2026

**The temporary issue which was affecting our online form has now been resolved**

Online referrals can be accessed via our webpage

We provide a free, impartial and confidential benefit and debt advice service

24/07/2026

Are your parents of pension age and living with a disability, terminal illness or long-term health condition? If so they might be entitled to Pension Age Disability Payment, the replacement for the DWP’s Attendance Allowance.

The benefit can provide up to £458 a month to help cover the extra costs facing older people with significant care needs, which since being introduced across Scotland last year has supported almost 186,000 pensioners in Scotland.

24/07/2026

If your child is aged between 2 years old and 3 years and 6 months old, then you could be entitled to Early Learning Payment.

It's a payment of £331.95 per child to help with the costs of early learning.

You can get this payment for multiple children, as long as each child is the right age when you apply.

If you receive Scottish Child Payment we will check to see if you are eligible for Early Learning Payment and pay you automatically.

You can spend this money on anything you need for your child at this age. This could include:

👕 clothes

🧸 toys

🗺️ trips to new places

20/07/2026

One of our Welfare Rights Officers will be present at the below sessions. Pop by for a chat if you have any benefit or debt related queries.

😎 Join us this summer for fun-filled afternoons packed with arts and crafts, music, science, games and much more! Enjoy free activities and a snack at each session.

👉 Arbroath – Thursday 16 July, Victoria Park
👉 Forfar – Wednesday 22 July, Steele Park
👉 Montrose – Wednesday 29 July, Butterfly Park

All sessions 2-4pm. No booking required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For the science activity please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.

We look forward to seeing you there for some summer fun!

19/07/2026

Are you employed and on a low income? Our online calculator can help identify in-work entitlements such as Universal Credit and Council Tax Reduction. The calculator is free to use and available 24/7. No personal data is stored and it's completely confidential. There is a also a tool to show how changes to your earnings can affect what you are entitled to

Our benefits calculator will help you find out what benefits you can claim.

18/07/2026

Running low on energy credit? You could get up to £294 in support.
Do you or someone you know have a Pre-Payment Meter? Are you/they struggling to top it up?
You might be eligible for help if:
• You have a pre-payment meter
• You are at risk of running out of credit
• You have proof of financial hardship
If eligible, the SCARF Fuel Fund could help you with energy vouchers worth up to a maximum of £294 across the year.
The support is free and impartial. If you think you might qualify, give SCARF a call on:
📞0808 129 0888

14/07/2026

Running low on energy credit? You could get up to £294 in support.
Do you or someone you know have a Pre-Payment Meter? Are you/they struggling to top it up?

You might be eligible for help if:
• You have a pre-payment meter
• You are at risk of running out of credit
• You have proof of financial hardship

If eligible, the SCARF Fuel Fund could help you with energy vouchers worth up to a maximum of £294 across the year.
The support is free and impartial.
If you think you might qualify, give SCARF a call on:
📞 0808 129 0888 ☎

13/07/2026

Are you employed and on a low income? Our online calculator can help identify in-work entitlements such as Universal Credit and Council Tax Reduction. The calculator is free to use and available 24/7. No personal data is stored and it's completely confidential. There is a also a tool to show how changes to your earnings can affect what you are entitled to

Our benefits calculator will help you find out what benefits you can claim.

13/07/2026

Finding your energy bills a bit higher than usual?
Don't panic - Scarf is here to help. 💙
Our free home visits can help you:
✅ Understand your energy use
✅ Find ways to lower your bills
✅ Access advice and support tailored to your situation
You don't have to face rising costs alone.
📞 Call us on 0808 129 0888 to find out more.
Please share with anyone who could benefit from a helping hand.

13/07/2026

Free energy advice available in Forfar tomorrow (14/7/26) between 12 noon and 2pm at the East & Old Parish Church, 38-40 East High Street, DD8 2EG

🔋 Free energy advice that's tailored to you 🔋

Whether you're worried about rising bills or want to find out what support is available, we're here to help. Drop in for a chat about saving energy, reducing costs, and accessing grants and financial support.

See us at one of the events below, or call 0808 129 0888 to speak to an adviser.