Scotland’s social security payments have increased, offering essential support to over 1.2 million vulnerable individuals and families. With benefits up by 6.7%, this move underscores the government’s commitment to aiding those in need. Stay tuned to discover how these enhanced payments are making a difference across Scotland.
Baby week 2023 is here to celebrate, promote services and raise awareness about the importance of early childhood. Our Project Lead for Benefits at Advice Direct Scotland, Julie Murphy has collated some Baby & Child Benefits that you should be aware of. Maternity Pay Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. …
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The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes. Awards are made by individual local authorities and are discretionary. They are aimed to support people in need or in emergency situations. What should the grants be used for? There are two types of grants in the Scottish Welfare Fund: Crisis Grants …
Child Benefit is available to anyone in Scotland who is a parent or responsible for bringing up a child. This benefit is not means tested, however if one of the parents earns over £50,000 they may be liable for a tax-charge. For 2023/2024, this payment is paid at a rate of £24 a week for …
Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension benefits are available to eligible citizens across the UK. If you are currently receiving any of these but find you are still struggling with the cost of living, there are benefits exclusively available to Scottish residents which you may be entitled to. Who manages these benefits? Social Security …
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