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More than 1.5 million winter heating payments made
Over 1.5 million winter heating payments, including more than a million payments to older people, have been made so far this winter.
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Support towards funeral costs
Financial help available for funerals during winter
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More than £300 of support for primary school children
People urged to apply for School Age Payment before February deadline
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People urged to check for financial help
People across Scotland Scotland are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for financial support.
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Disability and carer benefit transfers completed
More than 700,000 disability and carer benefit awards have been transferred to Social Security Scotland.
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Free support available for benefit applications
People urged not to pay for help to apply.
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Karyn Dunning appointed Social Security Scotland Chief Operating Officer
Karyn Dunning has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Social Security Scotland.
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Scotland benefits from the strongest package of winter heating support
Over 837,000 payments have been made to people across the country to help with heating costs this winter – thanks to a unique package of support that provides more for people in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK.
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Winter Heating Payment starts
Nearly 475,000 people on low incomes are receiving money to help heat their homes through Winter Heating Payment.
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Increased support for carers
People who care for more than one disabled person may be eligible for a new Scotland-only payment.