{"id":3145,"date":"2024-03-23T21:06:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T21:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/?post_type=article&p=3145"},"modified":"2024-08-21T10:44:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:44:21","slug":"welfare-benefits","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/welfare-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Welfare benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

People are sometimes worried that if they get a personal budget through Self-directed Support, this will affect their benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can I check I am getting all the benefits I am entitled to?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

There are lots of organisations who can help you check you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can:<\/span><\/p>\n