Notice of By-election

The results of the Ward 1: Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor By-election held on 21 August 2025 can be viewed on our dedicated Local Government By-election webpage.

Contact the Money Advice and Rights team

Contact our Money Advice and Rights team with your debt, benefit or appeal enquiry.

Service information

Use this service you must:

  • be an East Renfrewshire resident
  • care for an East Renfrewshire resident
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire Council
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Trust

How to contact us

Contact us online

What happens next? 

One of our team will contact you within 5 working days.

We'll usually try to call you, but if we're unable to reach you we may send you a letter, email or text.

Useful Information

You might be able to claim benefits if you're:

  • on a low income
  • looking for work
  • sick or disabled
  • a carer
  • a parent or guardian
  • pregnant

Use a benefits calculator to find out what benefits you could get and how to apply. You'll need information about you/your partner's income, savings, benefits that you get and details of any rental costs. If you're over 18, you can use the entitled to calculator

If you're under 18, a student or if you need further information or assistance please contact us.

Common Benefits

Find out about what help is available and if you're eligible?

Useful telephone numbers

Organistation/ServiceTelephone number
MART0141 577 8420
Social Security Scotland0800 182 2222 
East Renfrewshire Council General Enquiries0141 577 3001 
Scottish Welfare Fund0141 577 3475

 

 

 

 

Last modified on 22 July 2025