A SCOTTISH council has launched a new family support directory to mark this year's Challenge Poverty Week (October 6-12).
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has unveiled an online directory which provides an overview of local and national support services available to families, and will be a helpful resource for all parents and carers.
The directory is organised to help them find relevant information quickly, based on age group and the type of support required.
The council is also highlighting the wide range of support, information, and advice available across the region to other groups, including young people, older people, working individuals and those living with a disability.
Whether through low income, unemployment, ill health, an unexpected change in circumstances or for some other reason out with their control, whatever the cause, it is important for individuals and families who are experiencing poverty to check their eligibility and find out what financial support they could be entitled to.
SBC’s website provides a range of detailed information about what grants, benefits and support people may be entitled to and how to apply.
Councillor Robin Tatler, SBC’s executive member for communities and equalities, said: “It is really important that people take that first step to find out what support they may be eligible for.
“The council’s new online family support directory brings a range of support services into one place – allowing all families to quickly find relevant information on local and national support services.
“I would urge anyone experiencing financial hardship to have a look at the support that is available to them through the Scottish Borders Council website and make sure they get in touch to see how the council and our many partner organisations may be able to help.”
More information about the support provided by Scottish Borders Council can be found at: www.scotborders.gov.uk/costoflivingsupport or by calling Customer Advice and Support Services on 0300 100 1800.
