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Social Security Scotland – Building a Foundation for a Better Life

Challenge Poverty Week – Day 1: Social Security – Building a Foundation for a Better Life

As part of Challenge Poverty Week, we’re highlighting the financial support available to families through Social Security Scotland.

The Five Family Payments

This package of support includes:

  • Scottish Child Payment  – regular financial support for families with children under 16
  • Best Start Foods – prepaid card to help buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and children under 3
  • Pregnancy and Baby Payment – to help with the costs of having a baby
  • Early Learning Payment – to help with the costs of early childhood education
  • School Age Payment – to help with the costs of starting school

Who can apply?

People can apply whether they’re in work or not. You may be eligible if you (or your partner):

  • Are the parent or full-time carer of a child
  • Receive Universal Credit, tax credits, or other qualifying benefits

Find out more

To check eligibility or make an application, visit: Social Security Scotland

FINANCIAL WELLBEING OFFICER

Our Financial Wellbeing Officer is here to provide support to our tenants on a wide range of financial issues

Leanne Morrison
Leanne Morrison
Financial Wellbeing Officer