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Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you. Find out more re what support is available

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Pension Credit

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. Find out more here

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Age Scotland

We are Age Scotland, the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50. Our mission is to inspire, involve, and empower older people in Scotland, and influence others, so that everyone can make the most of later life.

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ALIenergy

If you are struggling with energy costs this winter, ALIenergy are here to help.

Their Affordable Warmth service is available to householders across Argyll & Bute, Lochaber, and to Highland Council tenants (by referral from Highland Council Housing) please contact them using our online contact form. Find out more here.

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Listening Ear for Caithness

Providing compassionate support for anyone facing challenges affecting their mental health across Caithness

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Home Energy Scotland

Where to get help with Home Energy Scotland

The cost of living crisis and the increase in energy prices are worrying for us all. We can help with free, impartial advice on saving energy, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, cutting water waste and more. We've also published a detailed list of programmes and services that can help with financial support like debt, emergency funding and fuel vouchers.

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The Poverty Alliance

The Poverty Alliance is a network of organisations working together to tackle poverty in Scotland. Due to the rising Cost of Living, now, than ever, coming together to demand change is crucial.