97% Received Support Payments On Time Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which show that it made £641 million in direct payments to people across Scotland
97% Received Support Payments On Time Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which show that it made £641 million in direct payments to people across Scotland
Bill to Make System More Efficient & Effective Improving the way the Scottish system of social security delivers for people in need of support is at the heart of new
Consultation on New Benefit to Help With Fuel Costs Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK
Welfare policy is cutting poverty among under 16s to levels below the rest of Britain Scotland is the only part of the UK where this additional support payment for families
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 Government policies. The 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 official statistics. New figures
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 to build a fairer
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 thresholds are removed for
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 to tackle poverty and
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 would in Tory-run England,