The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country following Russia's invasion of the country will be able to claim benefits as soon as they arrive in Scotland and the UK.
The UK Government department is implementing emergency regulations so that people coming from the war-torn country can access Universal Credit and jobs support straight away.
Refugees will also be eligible to receive Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance and Attendance Allowance, as well as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) if they meet the eligibility criteria.
