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Period products reach half a million people
Scotland leading the way on access and removing stigma.
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Budget heralds landmark in social security powers
£3.4 billion will go directly to people in Scotland who need it the most.
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Protecting family budgets
Putting wellbeing at the centre of Budget.
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New ways to apply for children and young people disability benefits
Position paper sets out a range of improvements.
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Scottish Budget 2020-21
Tackling the climate emergency and protecting public services.
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Young Carer Grant extended
Most vulnerable young people now eligible.
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Funeral Support Payment to be increased
Extra help to pay for funerals.
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First Minister welcomes progress on equality
Equality to be enshrined at heart of government.
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Large increase in crisis grants paid out
Low income families provided with more than £3 million in one quarter to cover emergencies.
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Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.