You may have heard about the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ or ‘inflation’ recently, where in the UK energy prices are going up, daily essentials are becoming more expensive, and some people are struggling to make ends meet.
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What is the Cost Crisis?
We explain what the cost crisis is and how it might affect young people in Scotland and your families.
Energy and the Cost Crisis
You’ve likely seen reports about the cost of living crisis. In this article we cover information on energy usage and…
Looking After Your Mental Health When You Have Money Worries
The cost crisis might mean you feel like worrying about money is taking up a lot or all of your…
How to Get Help From the Scottish Government
Visit the Scottish Government’s Cost of Living Support Scotland hub for information on where to get help and what financial…
Save Money in the Cost Crisis with Young Scot
Check out some Young Scot Discounts you can get to help with the cost crisis.
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Young Scot National Entitlement Card
A Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) gets you access to money off online and in stores, Young Scot Rewards,…
Get Free Bus Travel if You’re Under 22
Find out more about the Free Bus Travel Scheme in Scotland and how to get it.
Save Money on Travel in Scotland
Get free bus travel if you’re under 22, money off trains and ferries and more with your Young Scot National…
Everywhere You Can Get Money Off With Young Scot Discounts
Grab your Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) and get money off online and in stores across Scotland in all…
Cost Crisis Glossary
We explain some of the terms and phrases that you might see on the news and on social media when…