Getting financial help when you need it
Examples of Support
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
HD Clinic ( Financial Wellbeing Officer in conjunction with HD Specialists )
Scottish Huntington’s Association Financial Wellbeing Service . Alternative services are provided by Citizens Advice, Macmillan, Money Advice Trust , Money Matters ( South Lanarkshire ) & Your Money ( North Lanarkshire )
HD Support Groups
Social Work ( North Lanarkshire , South Lanarkshire )
Local authority employability service ( North Lanarkshire , South Lanarkshire )
Community Care Grants ( North Lanarkshire , South Lanarkshire )
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
Standards
All information and advice will meet the Scottish Information and Advice Standards