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  1. One million payments for Scotland’s carers

     £280 million paid to carers since launch of Carer’s Allowance Supplement

  2. Helping people pay for costs of a funeral

    Eligible people urged to apply for Funeral Support Payment

  3. Help tackling council tax debt

    Pilot scheme will see councils and advice services work more closely together. 

  4. Over 43,000 automatic payments to help families with cost of living

    Best Start Grants awarded without need for a separate application

  5. Supporting people in need

    Funding for projects to tackle poverty and inequality.

  6. People with jobs reminded they can qualify for Scottish benefits

    Payments not just for those out of work

  7. £14 billion for councils

    Local authorities given real terms increase in funding.

  8. Winter Heating Payments begin

    Social security support to help eligible people with heating costs

  9. People urged to use unspent Best Start Foods balances

    Christmas letter will remind families to use money on card   

  10. Autumn Statement benefit changes ‘deeply concerning’

    Social Justice Secretary writes to DWP on work capability announcements.

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