What is a Probationary Period?
Starting a new job is exciting but can also be a bit nerve-wracking. It’s likely you will sign a contract which has outlined the responsibilities of the job and the requirements you’re expected to meet. Part of this contract will likely be a ‘probationary period’. The purpose of a probationary period is to allow a […]
Register at Your Local GP Surgery
An important part of looking after your health and wellbeing is having a local GP surgery you can attend when you need to. When you move house, it’s easy to forget to register to a new GP surgery. This tool will help you with the process by showing you local GP surgery near your new […]
Council Tax Exemption: Edinburgh
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Council Tax Exemption: Shetland
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Budget Planner
The Money Advice Service have made a really useful budget planner tool. It helps you to think of EVERYTHING – especially the things you hadn’t considered, ranging from pets to takeaways. It’s great because you can save your budget plan and look back at it once you’ve made an account. It’s important to make sure […]
A Guide to Gas & Electricity Meters
Moving into your first home is very exciting, but something you need to do right away is to take a note of the gas and electricity usage readings. This is so you are not charged for any energy usage by the previous residents. However, there are a lot of different types of gas and electricity […]
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
University Halls: 10 Things You’ll Only Learn After Moving In
The prospect of living independently for the first time, with new people of similar ages and interests, can be exciting and scary – especially if you’ve never been away from home for long. However, reading this article will give you an insider’s views on what life is like living in university halls – things you […]
Student Survival Guide: Electricity & Gas Bills
Moving into off-campus housing as a student means dealing with energy bills. Here’s what you need to know, from how to cut costs to switching gas and electricity suppliers.
Checklist for Moving In to Student Accommodation
Ranging from admin tasks to practical things, check out this 12 step checklist for moving into student accommodation! This will help you start off right!