Midlothian families benefit from Scottish Child Payment
The most recent Scottish Government figures revealed 1,900 families in Midlothian received £330,940, since its introduction in February, up to June 30.
So far, across Scotland 108,000 children have benefitted from the payment which provides eligible families with £10-a-week.
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Hide AdCommenting, Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP) said: “The Scottish Child Payment has been described by charities as game-changing and we are seeing that difference across Scotland. It is fantastic to see it make such a difference to the lives of families in Midlothian too.”
He added: “Not only is the Scottish Child Payment giving low-income families extra support, but coupled with other payments such as the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods, eligible families could receive up to £5,200 extra by the time their child turns six.
“I would urge any families in Midlothian who have not yet applied to do so.
“In Scotland, we are building a social security system built on fairness, dignity and respect. Contrast that with the system at Westminster where the Tories are planning on cutting Universal Credit at a time when vulnerable families need it most.”