Young Carer Grant expanded to support 19-year-olds in Scotland
Young carers across Scotland are set to benefit from expanded financial support as the Young Carer Grant is extended to include eligible young people up to the age of 19.
New winter heating payment begins for pensioners in Scotland
A new winter heating payment for older people in Scotland has begun rolling out today, giving pensioners guaranteed support with energy costs throughout the colder months.
Paisley disability group fears ‘taxi tax’ will drive up fares for vulnerable people
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
Families to receive an extra £50 clothing grant this winter
Renfrewshire parents and carers who have received a school clothing grant will get an additional £50 winter clothing payment for each eligible child.
Renfrewshire pensioners reminded of winter heating payment
Renfrewshire residents of State Pension age are being reminded that they will receive the new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from Social Security Scotland this winter.
Why food prices keep rising even though inflation is steady?
Inflation across the UK has steadied in recent months, but shoppers in Renfrewshire and beyond are still seeing their food bills rise.
£21.6 million supports families of disabled children in East Renfrewshire
Families in East Renfrewshire have received more than £21.6 million in financial support to help cover the additional costs of caring for a disabled child or young person.
Families in Renfrewshire receive £38m in support for disabled children
Families in Renfrewshire have received £38,360,910 in vital financial support to help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child or young person.
Renfrewshire Council News 24 Jun 2025 More families entitled to school clothing grants and free school meals
Renfrewshire parents and carers are being encouraged to apply for school clothing grants and free school meals ahead of the new school year.
Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare for your new school starter
Hundreds of thousands of families who recently found out their little one’s August primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs