Scotland - Apply for Short Term Assistance

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Short Term Assistance in Scotland through post, the applicant has to approach the Social security Scotland link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer through post o the applicant has to download the application form from the following link OR link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Post all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office address.
7. The application fee for this application is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents mailed to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the application is accepted, the concerned authority will send an approval letter to the applicant’s resident address via post or through email.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form

link OR link

• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Proof of income
• Housing information
• Medical or disability information
• Immigration status (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing Address

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
PO Box 10303
Dundee
DD1 9FY
Phone -0800 182 2222
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be facing a crisis or emergency situation that poses a risk to the applicant health or safety or that of applicant family.
• The applicant should not have any other means of obtaining assistance to address the crisis.
• The applicant must be on a low income or in receipt of benefits.

Fees

• There is no prescribed fess for the applicant to pay for the application.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form Link link]

OR link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Marital status
• Income tax number
• Salary details

Need for the Document

• Short-term assistance can help individuals or families facing immediate financial crises. This may include emergency grants, crisis funds, or loans to cover essential living expenses like food, rent, utilities, or clothing.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The below sentence is some of the useful and important features of Short-term assistance in Scotland that the applicant should be beware of.

• HOUSING SUPPORT: Short-term assistance can be provided to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• JOB SEEKER SUPPORT: Individuals who are unemployed or facing job loss may receive short-term assistance in the form of job search guidance, resume building, interview preparation, and access to training or skills development programs to improve employability.
• HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICES: Short-term assistance can encompass mental health support, counseling, and therapy services for individuals experiencing acute emotional distress or trauma.