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Scottish benefits agency reveals annual payments – and warns of 'difficult' times ahead

SCOTLAND’S devolved benefits agency made payments totalling more than £160 million last year, as its boss has warned the next 12 months will be…

The National (Scotland)

People claiming Carer's Allowance to receive an extra £245 next month in time for Christmas

Some 81,680 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments were made in June and the next one is due in December.

Daily Record

Disabled children, carers and struggling parents had valid benefit claims rejected by Social Security Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of applications had to be overturned by an agency under the control of the SNP-led Government

Daily Record

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Households with children up to 16 to get November income boost

The Scottish Government has revealed that starting November 14, all children who currently receive the Scottish Child Payment will see it automatically upped from £20 to £25 a week. From November 14, applications for the devolved benefit will be ope

Glasgow Live

Payments of £214 for young people on PIP and DLA to help with energy bills due this month

Claimants under-19 receiving Adult or Child Disability Payment will also qualify for the winter heating support.

Daily Record

Families to receive income boost for children up to the age of 16 this month

It is estimated that over 400,000 under-16s will be eligible for the financial support from November 14.

Daily Record

DWP Cold Weather Payment to be replaced in Scotland by new lump sum

Cold Weather Payments will be replaced in Scotland this winter by a new one-off £50 lump sum administered by Social Security Scotland — here's what you need to know

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South Lanarkshire Council dishes out £3.5m in additional payments to families

Social Security Scotland has received 9640 applications from the region

Daily Record

DWP Cold Weather Payment to be replaced by one-off £50 boost in Scotland

The Cold Weather Payment, which is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions, is being replaced in Scotland by a new one-off £50 payment this winter — here's what you need to know

Edinburgh Live

DWP cold weather payments to be replaced by one-off £50 lump sum for Scots this winter

The new payment will be made to qualifying households in February, 2023.

Daily Record

'I felt sick': MSP tells of 'disturbing' benefits phone call with UK Government

A “DISTURBING” benefits assessment with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) left an MSP feeling “sick” after a staff member…

The National (Scotland)

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Glasgow Live

13 ways to boost your income by up to £3,000 before the year ends

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record

Young people on PIP and DLA to receive £214 payment to help with energy bills from next month

Individual's under-19 receiving Adult or Child Disability Payment will also qualify for the winter heating support.

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Thursday headlines: Drivers warned of 'challenging' weather and Lewis Capaldi's 'hell hole' farmhouse

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People on PIP or DLA moving to new disability payments may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically stop.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish families to get cash boost next month if they have children under 16

Households in Scotland who have children under the age of 16 will qualify for a monthly benefit worth £25 per week administered by the Scottish Government starting next month

Daily Record

Families to receive income boost for children up to the age of 16 next month

It is estimated that over 400,000 under-16s will be eligible for the financial support from November 14.

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Daily Record

Make a new claim for Carer's Allowance by next week to qualify for an extra payment of £245

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December and April.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

Daily Record

People on certain benefits can claim £1,800 to help pay for funeral costs

Social Security Scotland aims to make a decision on claims for the Funeral Support Payment within 10 days.

Daily Record

Thousands of Carer's Allowance claimants will receive an extra £245 payment before Christmas

Some 81,680 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments were made in June and the next one is due in December.

Daily Record

Families applying for £25 child payment in November could get arrears at start of new year

It is estimated that over 400,000 under-16s will be eligible for the financial support from November 14.

Daily Record

People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Glasgow Live

Cold Weather Payments to stop for Scots by this winter as new payment begins

A brand new, one-off £50 payment to help with rising energy bills this winter will replace the Department for Work and Pensions benefit for thousands across Scotland.

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