If you need help to get set up with some basic things, your landlord may tell you about the following.
DECORATING GRANTS
You may be eligible for a decoration grant where you can get money or vouchers to buy paint/ other decorating materials.
STARTER PACKS
You may also live in area where there is a starter pack service which can provide you with pots and pans, cutlery, and bedding.
FURNITURE INITIATIVES
You can get good quality second hand furniture to make your home more comfortable to live in.
SCOTTISH WELFARE FUND
You may be eligible for a grant to help pay some costs - these are available from local authorities.
CREDIT UNIONS
Credit unions offer people different ways to save and affordable alternatives to highstreet banking and payday loans.
If you are not sure how to access any of these services, talk to your landlord (or seek independent advice from your local Citizens
Advice Bureaux).