Finances in Forres: Scottish Government launches cost of living website
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A new website has been launched by the Scottish Government as a ‘one stop shop’ to help those struggling with the cost of living.
Called gov.scot/costoflivingsupport the website includes information on the help available for households to meet rising energy, housing and other costs.
It also provides details on accessing Scottish and UK social security payments, including online benefit calculators, as well as wider health and wellbeing information.
The website was launched by Shona Robison, the Social Justice Secretary.
She said: "We want everyone to get all the financial support and help that is available, so I would encourage people to apply for the payments they are entitled to – it might be just the lifeline that is needed right now.
"The cost of living crisis is impacting every household in the UK and the Scottish Government will continue to do everything within its powers and finite budget to ensure people are supported as far as possible."
