Welfare benefits
People are sometimes worried that if they get a personal budget through Self-directed Support, this will affect their benefits.
The law says that any budget you get through Self-directed Support is not a benefit. It will not affect the amount you are paid in any benefits you already get.
How can I check I am getting all the benefits I am entitled to?
There are lots of organisations who can help you check you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to.
You can:
- Contact Citizens Advice Scotland – online, on the phone or by visiting a local branch
- Use the Turn2Us online benefits calculator
- Ask your local council if they have a team who help people check their benefits – this is sometimes called an income maximisation team. You can find contact details of your local council here.
Next steps
Find out more about how a support budget works here: Understanding a support budget