Devolved Welfare Shows Why Decisions are Best Made in Scotland This week’s announcement by Rishi Sunak that he would withhold benefits from those with/suffering mental health conditions is yet another example that shows decisions
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Human rights centred benefits approach for disabled children in Scotland All disabled children and young people in Scotland who receive disability benefits will now be paid directly from Social Security
Support for more than 1.2 million people. All Scottish social security benefits are increasing by 6.7% in April, providing more support for disabled people, unpaid carers and people on low
1,166 people in Angus to benefit Graeme Dey MSP has said the new Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will ensure that up to 1,166 people in Angus will benefit from
Like-for-like Devolved Benefit for Seamless Transition Plans have been unveiled for a Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance – a new benefit to provide continued support to around 66,000 adults with
Young People Could Be Missing Out on Help On Young Carers Action Day (13 March), teenagers who look after others are being urged find out if they’re eligible for a
Continued Cost of Living Support for Parents More than 292,000 baby boxes have been delivered to expectant parents since the launch of the scheme in 2017 – providing them with
Modelling Shows Vital Impact of SNP Government Policies Analysis has estimated that 100,000 children will be kept out of relative poverty in 2024-25 as a result of Scottish Government policies.
Fourth Rise in Uptake Since Support Increased Scottish Child Payment was helping the families of more than 327,000 children at the end of December last year, official statistics have shown. 
£280m Paid Since Launch of Carer’s Allowance Supplement A benefit only available in Scotland has delivered over one million payments to unpaid carers, new figures show. Almost £280 million has been paid
