The Scottish Government has revealed that, starting next month, all families who currently receive Scottish Child Payment (SCP) will get more money through the benefit.
From November 14, those currently in receipt of SCP will see it increased automatically from £20 to £25. Applications for the benefit will also open to everyone under 16 who is eligible from November 14, and payments will be backdated to the time of the application.
According to new data released by Social Security Scotland, the average time for processing claims rose from 31 days in March to 36 days in June. As a result, if you submit an application on November 14, you may get your first payment at the start of 2023.
