The families of approximately 140,000 children will receive additional financial support this winter to help amid the cost of living crisis.
Following a £18.9 million investment from the Scottish Government, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed in October that Scottish Child Payment Bridging Payments would double in December from £130 to £260.
As reported by the Daily Record, Bridging Payments were launched in 2021 prior to the extension of the Scottish Child Payment to 6-15 year olds.
