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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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
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
Those Eligible Urged to Apply for Support Payment The cost of paying for a funeral can cause extra strain for many people at what is a difficult time. Funeral Support
Disabled & Long-term Sick Should Not Be Punished Westminster must put an end to the cruel Tory sanctions regime following new data showing a record number of people are out
Delivering a Fairer System with More Positive Outcomes Independence would give Scotland the opportunity to take a new approach to social security, designed to be fairer, more dignified and more
More Benefit Cuts Planned for Autumn Budget The SNP has accused Jeremy Hunt of targeting the most vulnerable in society, after the UK Chancellor confirmed a crackdown on welfare payments
