"The Department for Works and Pensions roll out of Universal Credit starts in Fife on 6 December. It’s likely that there will be an increase in people applying for a crisis grant."
"To make sure our Scottish Welfare Fund team can process as many applications as possible the same day, we’re making changes to the opening times of the crisis grant phone line"
"From Monday 4 December you’ll be able to contact the team from Monday to Friday between 9am until 2.30pm. You can apply for a crisis grant online 24 hours a day.
"To apply for a crisis grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund. Just call 0300 555 0265 or apply online at: fifedirect.org.uk/welfarefund "
The above information was supplied by Mr Charles Litster (Disabilities Fife`s Chairperson)