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New benefit system to offer short term assistance
Payment introduced to protect people when challenging benefit decisions.
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Crisis grants soar in lockdown
More support for people on low incomes.
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Child Winter Heating Assistance payments to start
Extra money for more than 14,000 disabled children.
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Stop to ‘traumatic’ disability assessments
New approach to ensure dignity, fairness and respect.
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Benefit for young carers enters second year
People urged to check if they are eligible to apply again.
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Funding for those who need it most
Over £30 million to tackle financial insecurity.
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Self-Isolation Support Grant now open
People to receive phone calls offering support.
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Night shelters to be phased out
Renewed commitment to ending homelessness.
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New standards for secure care
Overhaul to improve children’s rights.
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More protection for domestic abuse victims
Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill published.