Workers from overseas - State or 'welfare' benefits

Welfare benefits provide financial support to people who are not working, or are living on a low income. They are provided by the State. Benefit rules for people who have not lived in the UK before, even those coming from the EU, are complicated.

For general information visit the State Benefits section of Scotland is the Place at: http://www.scotlandistheplace.co.uk/stitp/201.html

If you are already living in Scotland contact your local authority Welfare Rights Information Service, or Citizens Advice Bureau - http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index.htm for free information and advice.