The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Child Payment

'Lifesaver' Scottish child benefit pays out £84m to struggling families

The Scottish Government estimates that, as of June 30 2022, 104,000 children are in receipt of the benefit and 1.4m payments have been made.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon urged to 'do the right thing' and support Scots families struggling with cost of living

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of campaigners have written to the First Minister to urge her to double bridging payments to struggling families.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

'Lifesaver' Scottish Child Payment felt 'keenly' by families, analysis finds

THE “lifesaver” Scottish Child Payment has been felt “keenly” by families who receive it, an analysis has found.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022

Charity calls for Scottish Child Payment to be doubled

The Scottish Child Payment should be doubled, a charity has said as new findings suggest half of children in one parent families are in relative…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022

Lanarkshire families with children starting school eligible for one-off payment this year

The grant of £267.65 can be used for anything to help the child.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022

Scottish Government announces new plans to make it easier for families to access financial support

New plans have been outlined to help tackle child poverty across the country between now and 2026.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022

Thousands of families missing out on Scottish Child Payment despite being eligible, warns Labour MSP

Pam Duncan-Glancy told the Record she supports a move to benefit payments being made automatically to ensure they reach everyone that needs them.

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022

Scottish Child Payment doubles as families face cost of living crisis

The Scottish Child Payment increased to £20 from Friday 1 April - parents and carers do not need to reapply for the benefit and will see their payments increase automatically

Glasgow Live · Apr 4, 2022

Scottish child benefit payment to further increase to £25 a week

Social Security Secretary Shona Robison announced another increase on Thursday as she published a fresh plan to tackle child poverty. The devolved benefit is due to rise to £20 a week at the start of April.

Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022

Families on low incomes encouraged to apply for £20 weekly payment for children under six

The Scottish Child Payment is set to double to £20 per week from April.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022