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John Ferguson

Scots urged to check if they are eligible for new benefits to ease cost of living crisis

People are being urged to check whether they are claiming all the benefits they’re entitled to using a new Scottish Government website.

Social Security Minister Ben Macpherson has also urged families and friends to talk about what they could be entitled to in a bid to drive take-up and remove stigma.

The Scottish Government now delivers 12 benefits using devolved social security powers, with seven of these only available in Scotland.

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