Benefits and grants news
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Extra funding for crisis grants in Midlothian
Published on 24 Feb 2023
Midlothian’s share of the Scottish Welfare Fund has received a boost with news that Midlothian Council is to top it up by £100,000 to help meet the growing demand resulting from the cost of living crisis. The extra money will come from protected funding the council has been awarded to support low income households.
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Money worries? Find out about the benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Published on 22 Feb 2023
Money worries? Find out about the benefits available from Social Security Scotland
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Scottish Child Payment – increased financial help available for eligible 6 to 15 year-olds from 14 November
Published on 14 Nov 2022
Changes to Scottish Child Payment take effect from today (Monday 14 November). If you are eligible, with one or more children aged 6 to 15, you need to take action now.
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