Getting financial help when you need it
Examples of Support
Income maximisation
Financial planning
Debt management
Legal status (power of attorney, guardianship)
Benefits
Housing (benefit, tenancy agreement, Council Tax discounts, mortgages, managing bills)
Employment
Pensions (state/ private/ pensions credit)
Income of other family members
Savings
Wills
Banking
Insurance
Planning for long terms care
Welfare grants
Key Services and People
Scottish Huntington’s Association Financial Wellbeing Service in conjunction with HD Specialists, Scottish Huntington’s Association Youth Project (SHAYP) / Specialist Youth Advisors
Alternative services are provided by Angus Council , Dundee City Council , Perth & Kinross Council , Citizens’ Advice, Scotland’s Financial Health Service, Money Advice Trust
Social Work ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross )
Local employability service ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross )
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
All clients identified as needing money advice should be offered a referral to the Scottish Huntington’s Association Financial Wellbeing Service or alternative comparable service who will undertake a financial health check covering income maximisation, debt management, future planning, and access to financial products.
Standards
All enquiries to Scottish Huntington’s Association Financial Wellbeing Service should have an initial response within 4 weeks
All information and advice will meet the Scottish Information and Advice Standards
Outcomes
People living with HD and their families are well connected to money advice, have their income maximised, are supported to plan for their financial future thereby minimising financial stress.