Support for Families
West Lothian Council's Family and Young People's Advice Service have created a booklet outlining some of the financial supports that may be available to low income families with children at school.
The booklet provides a list of information on the different benefits available to families, timescales for applying and how to apply.
Many families don't get all the financial assistance and benefits they are entitled to. This may be because they are unaware of their entitlement, the rules are complex or because they have been wrongly refused.
If you are on a low income you may be able to get some help even if you haven't claimed before or if you think you won't qualify.
If a member of your family has a disability or long term health condition, or is an unpaid carer for someone, you may be able to get some extra help - for example parents of disabled children can get disability benefits without taking into account their income.
If you have a low income or are affected by or have a child or young person affected by disability or ill health or feel you would like some additional information regarding your financial situation it may be worth speaking to Whitburn Academy's Family and Young People's Advice Worker, Jacqui. Jacqui's contact details can be found in the rear of the booklet, which can be downloaded from the following link: FYPAS Family Support Booklet 2022 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
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