Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau

07/01/2026

Check you’re getting all the financial support you’re entitled to.

We provide 17 benefits to help people across Scotland, including financial support for families, carers and disabled people.

You may be entitled to payments such as:

✅Scottish Child Payment – £27.15 per week for every eligible child under 16
✅Carer Support Payment – up to £83.30 per week for unpaid carers
✅Disability Payments – up to £110.40 per week for those who need extra help

Check your eligibility today using a free online benefit calculator: https://bit.ly/BenefitCalculators

04/01/2026

Our office will be closed on Mon 5th Jan due to the snow. We will contact anyone who has an appointment to reschedule.

You can still call Reception on 01856 875 266 between 10am and 2pm.

23/12/2025

We are now closed! We open on Monday 5th January. You can visit https://www.cas.org.uk

23/12/2025

Due to the festive bank holidays, most benefit payments will be paid earlier. However, if you have not received your payment on the date expected, it will be processed as soon as possible.

Best Start Foods payments are not affected.

Find out more at: mygov.scot/bank-holiday-payment-dates

05/12/2025

13/11/2025

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24/10/2025

Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau are available to advise you on a range of topics, all free of charge.

23/09/2025

We currently have some exciting volunteering opportunities available:

Volunteer Adviser
Volunteer Board Member

If you are interested in volunteering and would like some more information, please call our Reception on 01856 875 266 or email bureau@orkneycab.casonline.org.uk

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24/08/2025

Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting your child up to the age of 16.

You can apply for the payment of over £100 every 4 weeks if you get Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits and have a child or children aged up to 16.

Find out more at bit.ly/ScottishChildPayment25