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\n Checking benefits online in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Use our handy interactive guide to understand if your family are receiving all of the benefits that you could be entitled to – and we can show you where to apply for any that may be missing\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Navigating Compass<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n This bitesize guide will help families navigate Compass – a free online tool to support young people with additional support needs and their family through the transition to young adult life in Scotland\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Find and apply for other grants in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n In this short guide you will discover how to use free online tools to find sources of additional financial support such as grants in Scotland\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n The benefits of being online in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Throughout this guide we will explore easy-to-use online resources that can make life easier, reduce financial stress and even help to improve your families overall wellbeing\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Switch and save in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Throughout this guide, we will show you how to make small financial switches online, like changing your energy providers, broadband package or how to use online shopping tools, to make real savings for your family\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Budgeting made simple in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n This guide explores simple, free online resources like budgeting apps and websites that exist to help you track spending, set money-wise goals and start to plan on your money journey\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Supporting your young person into adulthood: Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The move from teenager to adulthood requires careful planning. This move is often referred to as ‘transition’. This guide can help you start to plan for the changes to your child’s finances and benefits by using online services.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Moving things along<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Every child grows at their own pace with lots of key steps along the way, so it’s normal to wonder if and when your young person needs a little extra help to keep moving forward.​ We break down the easy support options available if you need them.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Being an Appointee for Benefits Claims in Scotland<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n This guide will explain the process of becoming an appointee for Social Security Scotland and DWP benefits.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Education and transition plans<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n This bitesize guide is here to support families with what plans exist to support your young person’s transition into adulthood.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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