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Employment Rights and Information
This is a summary of some of your employment rights and related information. Always contact an adviser or professional if you have a problem or are in doubt as these are summary points only and... -
What is the Participation Measure?
From August 2015, the new Participation Measure (PM) was published, outlining the status of all young people aged 16-19, whether in school or post-school. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have been working with the Scottish Government... -
Communication Support
Communication support for people who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing is available to make Highland Council and NHSH services more accessible. Colleagues at the Service Centre will provide a booking service during... -
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
Housing Benefit is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay their rent. Council Tax reduction is for people on a low income to help them pay their Council Tax. You...
Organisations
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Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH)
ARGH is run by and for autistic adults living in the Highland region who are 18 years or over. ARGH is a fully independent self run and self funded organisation, the first of it’s... -
Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People
Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) is Tam Baillie. He and his team work to promote your rights. -
Department for Work and Pensions – Helpline
This helpline provides information on individual benefits to people with disabilities and their carers. The line also offers help with claim form completion for certain benefits. The Department also produce a website which has... -
The Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provide free support on a large range of issues. One of their aims is to ensure that you do not suffer through lack of knowledge of your rights and responsibilities...