Angus Council Welfare Rights

13/04/2026

Unsure of your State Pension age?

It’s easy to check online. You only need your date of birth: https://ow.ly/9yZr50YCvEe

13/04/2026

Heating your home with oil or LPG? Read this first! 🔥

If you rely on heating oil or LPG, you may be eligible for Scotland’s off‑grid heating support schemes.

But before you apply, it’s vital to understand the terms and conditions attached to the support.

Our latest guide explains:

✅ What terms and conditions actually mean
✅ Why they matter for payments and eligibility
✅ What to watch out for before you apply

👉 Make informed decisions and avoid surprises - read the guide before applying.

See more here 👇

https://consumeradvice.scot/understanding-terms-conditions-when-applying-for-oil-or-lpg-heating-support/

07/04/2026

Statutory Sick Pay is changing.

Sick employees no longer need to choose between losing out on a day’s pay or returning to work while ill.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Mipi50YEWou

07/04/2026

A technical issue with our carer benefits system means payments are reaching accounts later than expected.

Payments due this week will arrive in bank accounts on the following working day.

We sincerely apologise for any impact this has caused to carers.

06/04/2026

New Universal Credit rules from today!
It is now possible to include all children in your household in your award (previously there was a two child limit).
If you have three or more children, you may become entitled to the benefit for the first time, or if you are on universal credit already you may be due an increase (although this may not apply if you are subject to the benefit cap or have transitional protection in your award).

Use our free online benefit calculator to check your entitlement

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

04/04/2026

The rules for universal credit are changing from 6 April 2026 so that it is possible to include all children in your household in your award (previously there was a two child limit).
If you have three or more children, you may become entitled to the benefit for the first time, or if you are on universal credit already you may be due an increase (although this may not apply if you are subject to the benefit cap or have transitional protection in your award).

Use our online benefit calculator to check your entitlement

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

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a single payment of £26 per eligible child to cover the spring holiday period from Monday 6 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 (£2.60 x 10 days).

👉 Please note, due to bank holidays the payment will be in bank accounts on or around Tuesday 7 April 2026 (not Friday 3 April).

You’ll receive a payment if you have a child currently in:
- P1-P5 who is in receipt of school clothing grant.
- P6- S6 who is in receipt of free school meals during term time.

If you are not already in receipt of school clothing grant or free school meals you can check your eligibility and apply via our website:
https://orlo.uk/uV8gr

03/04/2026

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

03/04/2026

Do you live in a rural property and rely on oil or LPG for heating or hot water? You might be eligible for financial help.

The Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme is a new fund which helps people on lower incomes pay for heating oil or LPG. The fund opened on the 1 April and if eligible you could get £300 to help with the rising oil prices.

If you get a means-tested benefit or you are in financial hardship and have additional vulnerabilities, you may be able to get support.

You can call 0800 048 7413 or apply online - https://orlo.uk/uwWjJ