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  1. Preventing childhood obesity

    Funding to help families.

  2. Keeping 100,000 children out of poverty

    Modelling shows vital impact of Scottish Government policies.

  3. First Minister urges for more help for families in the Spring Budget.

    Chancellor challenged to match Scotland’s action to tackle child poverty.

  4. Families of more than 327,000 young people helped by Scottish Child Payment

    Fourth rise in uptake since support was increased to under-16s 

  5. 20,000 can get Best Start Foods for the first time

    Rule changes extend eligibility for help with food shopping

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

    Best Start Grants awarded without need for a separate application

  7. Call for law change to support kinship carers

    UK Government urged to reconsider position on parental leave rights.

  8. Mental health support for children and young people

    Expansion of service helping those in crisis.

  9. Young people urged to apply for Young Carer Grant this December

    Young carers are being urged to do something for themselves during this season of giving and get the financial support they are entitled to. Social Security Scotland is encouraging eligible people to apply for the £359.65 Young Carer Grant this December.

  10. People urged to use unspent Best Start Foods balances

    Christmas letter will remind families to use money on card   

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