Highland MSP urges parents not to miss out on new Scottish Child Payment
SNP Highlands MSP Maree Todd is urging those eligible parents not to miss out on the new Scottish Child Payment.
She said it is set to make a difference to families across the Highlands at a time when they need it most.
The new Scottish Government benefit will provide families with a much-needed boost as it will give eligible families and carers £40 every four weeks for each child under six.
Payments are due to start at the end of this month and Ms Todd is urging parents who have not applied yet to do so as soon as possible.
She said: “The introduction of the Scottish Child Payment will be a welcome boost for families across the Highlands.
"I would urge anyone who hasn’t applied to do so as soon as they can, so they can receive this benefit that is unique to Scotland.
“The Scottish Child Payment has been described as ‘game-changing’ as it will make a difference to the lives of thousands of children across Scotland.
“This new benefit is in stark contrast to the Tories at Westminster who are planning on taking away the £20 uplift to Universal Credit at a time when families need it most.
“Along with the Best Start Grant and other benefits rolled out by Social Security Scotland, the Scottish Child Payment is forming part of a benefits system built on dignity, fairness and respect, working for the people of Scotland, not against them.”
Click here for more information on the Scottish Child Payment.
