Hamilton Grammar School

Money Matters Advice Service

Money Matters Advice Service

Financial support from South Lanarkshire’s Welfare Rights Officer David Harkness from Money Matters Advice Service.

Working in partnership with Hamilton Grammar School, David Harkness has created a presentation which is an overview of all of the different benefits that you or your child may be entitled to claim for.

There are 3 sections:

  • Cost of the School Day
  • Disability & Carers Benefits
  • Support Benefits for families

The presentation can be viewed in full or in specific sections below:

Full Presentation: https://youtu.be/54jBXRHXdbY

Cost of the School Day

Slide 1 -  Introduction

Introduction

Slide 5&6 - Travel Privilege

Travel Privilege

Slide 7 - Education Maintenance Allowance

Education Maintenance Allowance

Cost of the School Day Transcript

COTSD Transcript

 

Disability & Carers Benefits

Slide 8 - Disability & Carers Introduction

Disability & Carers Introduction

Slide 11 - Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment

Slide 12 - Passported Benefits

Passported Benefits

Slide 13 - Carers Allowance

Carers Allowance

Slide 14 - Young Carers Grant

Young Carers Grant

Disability & Carers Benefits Transcript

Disability & Carers Benefits Transcript

 

Support Benefits for Families

Slide 15 - Support Benefits for Families

Support Benefits for Families

Slide 16 - Child Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit

Slide 17 - Working Tax Credit

Working Tax Credit

Slide 22 - Child Payment

Child Payment

Slide 23 - Council Tax Reduction

Council Tax Reduction

Support Benefits for Families Transcript

Support Benefits for Families Transcript

 

If you found this presentation helpful but have additional questions please email: gw13scaramuzziangela@glow.sch.uk - Equity Officer Cost of the School Day.

In addition, if you need further assistance applying for any of the benefits listed, please contact Money Matters: quoting Hamilton Grammar School as a reference; please call 0303 123 1008 (option 2 then select local office) or you can email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

More Information on Money Matters

SLC Money Matters Service – 030 123 1008

Opening Times:

  • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8.45am – 4.45pm;
  • Wednesdays 11am – 4.45pm;
  • Friday 8.45am – 4.15pm

This service provides information and advice on all social security related benefits, including assistance to complete claim forms, offer benefit checks to ensure people are receiving their full entitlement to benefits and provide a support and representation service to people who have refused benefits or wish to appeal their claim.  You can also get help and advice on dealing with mortgages, rent, council tax and payment of other household bills.

This service provides free and confidential information and advice on all social security related benefits, including assistance to complete claim forms, offer benefit checks to ensure people are receiving their full entitlement to benefits and provide a support and representation service to people who have refused benefits or wish to appeal their claim.  You can also get help and advice on dealing with mortgages, rent, council tax and payment of other household bills.