ALMOND VALLEY MSP PLEASED AS THOUSANDS APPLY EARLY FOR SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT

ALMOND VALLEY MSP PLEASED AS THOUSANDS APPLY EARLY FOR SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT

Angela Constance MSP has welcomed the news that thousands of families in Scotland have applied for the ‘game-changing’ Scottish Child Payment early.

 

The MSP for Almond Valley is urging any families in the area who have not yet applied for the scheme to do so to ensure they do not miss out on any money.

 

So far, Social Security Scotland have 56,000 applications since the process opened in November. The Scottish Child Payment is set to be rolled out on 15^th February.

 

Ms Constance said:

 

“It is extremely encouraging to see so many families sign up early to receive their Scottish Child Payment when it is rolled out in February by the Scottish Government.

 

“When the payment is introduced it will provide a real difference to families across Scotland at a much-needed time.

 

“This is just the start of the work Social Security Scotland is introducing to make a difference to the lives of people in West Lothian, with the Scottish Child Payment described as ‘game-changing’ by anti-poverty charities. 

 

“I would urge anyone who has not yet applied to the scheme to make sure they do so they do not miss out on any money they are entitled to.”

 

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