Scotland’s carers getting more financial support through Social Security Scotland. Around 118,000 unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social
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Record Investment in Housing Support A record ÂŁ99 million will be invested in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) this financial year to help thousands of households struggling to afford housing costs
Increased support for local initiatives. Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from the Scottish Government. Successful applicants to
Almost 45,000 disabled children and young people to be supported this year. Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support, as Scotland’s
ÂŁ300,000 more to help third sector strengthen communities. The Scottish Government will provide an additional ÂŁ300,000 this year to support projects that build strong and resilient communities across the country.
Report highlights impact of programme. A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals delivered ÂŁ6.2 million funding to support over 15,000 young people during 2024-25. The money has been
First Minister leads summit with front-line practitioners. First Minister John Swinney has described his priority of eradicating child poverty in Scotland as “a truly national mission” and our “moral imperative”
Increased Investment as Part of Disability Equality Plan Additional funding of ÂŁ500,000 will be delivered to strengthen access to essential services and projects that disabled people rely on. It comes
New payment for people caring for more than one person Proposals to further expand and improve the benefits available to unpaid carers in Scotland have been laid before the Scottish
Pension Age Winter Heating Payments to begin in November This winter at least 880,000 pensioners across Scotland are set to receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment to help with heating
