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Update on devolved benefits
Priority will be to deliver Scottish Child Payment.
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Support for victims of domestic violence during COVID-19 outbreak
Justice Secretary: “You are not alone.”
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New law to prevent female genital mutilation
Strengthened protection for those at risk.
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Helping communities affected by COVID-19
£350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing.
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Vital service for older people
Age Scotland helpline receiving COVID-19 calls.
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Helping women through sport
Funding for Sport Relief projects championing gender equality.
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Reducing inequity in STEM subjects
Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.
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Families should move to Best Start Foods
Healthy Start vouchers stop issuing in Scotland on 31 March.
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Supporting women involved in prostitution
New fund to address harms and challenge demand.
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16 year olds will no longer need to apply for PIP in Scotland
New powers used to pay children up to the age of 18.