People in Scotland claiming certain benefits are being urged to claim a devolved payment worth £25 each week for every child under the age of 16. Families who qualify for the Scottish Child Payment, which is paid every four weeks, who are also eligible for the Best Start Grant Early Learning and School Age payments, will receive them automatically without the need to apply for them separately.
Social Security Scotland tweeted earlier this week saying that First Minister Humza Yousaf has outlined that Scottish Child Payment will continue to play a significant role in tackling child poverty. It added: “Eligible families can get the payment of £100 every four weeks for each child until their 16th birthday.”
Scotland’s devolved welfare system will also notify claimants who qualify by text message when they are checking eligibility for the Best Start Grants. The move to automatic awards will mean less paperwork for tens of thousands of families and ensure that people automatically receive the support to which they are entitled.
