Browsing: Social Security
Report on Delivery Plan Published It is estimated that 90,000 fewer children will live in relative and absolute poverty this year as a result of Scottish…
Tackling Child Poverty Head On The Scottish Child Payment is now being received by the families of more than 300,000 children and young people, according to…
We’re determined to ensure that no child grows up in poverty anywhere in Scotland The SNP Scottish Government is backing up its ambition with bold actions…
Income Thresholds to be Removed for Best Start Foods An estimated 20,000 additional people will become eligible for additional help to buy healthy foods when income…
Scottish Government policies making a difference Tackling poverty and inequality is the single biggest challenge facing Scotland and requires continued, urgent and sustained action. We’re determined…
Fairer system, higher investment in public services Scottish council tax payers are getting the best deal in Britain, paying on average £590 a year less than they…
New Benefit Supporting Over 54,000 More than £130 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children since the launch of a Scottish Government…
Timetable for introduction of future benefits confirmed. Plans for the introduction of further Scottish Government benefits have been published as part of an updated Social Security…
Families Urged to Make Sure They Don’t Miss Out Parents and guardians who get qualifying benefits or tax credits and who have a child born between…
Introducing the Best Start Grant, a series of cash payments to help cover the cost of certain items you’ll need as a new parent. There are…