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The money you are entitled to will be based on your individual circumstances. Getting access to a benefits check.
Money Matters
Welcome to the money matters area of the website.
Here you will find information about sources of local support to help and make sure you are getting access to the money you are entitled to and can help you with budgeting.
There is also information about things you may be entitled to that can save you money.
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Benefits entitlement calculators
There is a North Lanarkshire benefits calculator that you can use to check your benefits entitlement. This can be accessed... -
How to contact the team to ensure you are getting the money you are entitled to
We are committed to ensuring all care leavers get the money they are entitled to. To be sure you are... -
Financial Support available for care leavers through Social Work
The local authority have a duty to provide aftercare support to eligible care leavers and this can include financial support.... -
Junior Individual Savings Accounts (ISA)
Every child and young person in the United Kingdom who has been care experienced (including at home) continuously for at... -
Income sources when in education
Care experienced bursaries are available to young people and adults with care experience entering further or higher education, including those... -
Debt advice
Are you worried about debt or experiencing financial difficulties? It is essential that you speak to someone about any debts... -
Bank Account
Most banks and building societies offer basic accounts for young people with a range of banking services including online banking. ... -
Housing expenditure to maintain my home
To maintain your home there will be certain items you will need to budget for and set up payment. Paying... -
Discounts and Incentives
Discount and Incentives available to care leavers