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Take-up rates of Scottish benefits: November 2023
This publication contains our latest estimates of take-up of Scottish benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland. An 'Easy Read' version of this publication is available in the Supporting Documents section.
Take-Up Rate Estimates
Most recent estimates of take-up for each benefit are outlined below, with time series estimates for previous years in Table 1 and Table 2, showing how estimated take-up rates have changed over time.
| Year | Scottish Child Payment (under 6s) | BSG: Pregnancy and Baby Payment | BSG: Early Learning Payment | BSG: School Age Payment | Best Start Foods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | .. | 83% | 85% | 73% | .. |
| 2020-21 | .. | 84% | 80% | 91% | 71% |
| 2021-22 | 87% | 83% | .. | 77% | 92% |
| 2022-23 | 95% | .. | .. | 97% | 92% |
| Year | Young Carer Grant | Job Start Payment | Funeral Support Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | .. | .. | .. |
| 2020-21 | 68% | 30% | 49% |
| 2021-22 | 73% | 29% | 66% |
| 2022-23 | 75% | 15% | 61% |
Methodology
A detailed overview of the methodology used to estimate take-up is provided at the end of this publication.
Contact
Email: ceu@gov.scot
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