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The UK Government have set a plan to make changes to the benefit system which became law through the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Some of the changes have already happened and some others will take effect very soon. The changes will affect almost everyone and we feel it is important for our tenants to find out as much information as possible about the changes that may have an impact on you. The information on our website and as provided by our staff is as up to date as far as we know at the time of publishing.
However, we cannot rule out the possibility that some of the Government’s plans may change, we will try to keep tenants and other service users updated with any further important changes that may be announced.
We will also keep this page updated with important links and information throughout the cost of living crisis.
Cost of Living Crisis - Support Scotland
The Scottish Government is currently running a campaign to offer help, advice and support to help you through the challenges you may be facing during the cost of living crisis. The Cost of Living - Support Scotland website has lots of advice and support to help you with any questions or concerns you may have including:
- Energy & bills - support with energy, rent or mortgage and other bills.
- Benefits & income - benefits, payments or support with work.
- Children & families - support available if you have children.
- Debt & money - support with debt and money advice.
- Health & wellbeing - support with health costs and mental health.
- Older or disabled people - support available for older and disabled people and those who care for them.
If you need urgent help with money, food or fuel - Glasgow City Council may be able to help through Glasgow Helps. This is a new service set up to offer free, confidential support, information and advice on a wide range of issues including:
- Fuel Support
- Food Support
- Employability
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Housing Issues and much more.
To speak with one of the team, phone 0141 276 1185 or use the Glasgow Helps referral form.
Additional Support
We work in partnership with key organisations who offer services to our tenants who may need benefit and money advice, especially those who will have changes to their benefits based on the bedroom tax. The services are:
Greater Easterhouse Money Advice Project (GEMAP)
GEMAP can offer free and confidential advice on all money matters including consumer debt e.g. Rent, Council Tax, Gas, Electricity and many more. To make an appointment please call our receptions on 0141 560 6000 or 0141 336 1300.
Pollok Credit Union
Pollok Credit union provides a range of loans and savings products for its members. To join, please call 0141 880 7888.
