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28 February 2023

Scottish Child Payment: high level statistics to 31 December 2022

Scottish Child Payment was initially introduced for low-income families with children aged under six. The payment was extended to eligible low-income families with children aged under 16 on 14 November 2022. It is intended to provide regular, additional financial support for families already in receipt of qualifying benefits to assist with the costs of caring for a child.

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20 December 2022

Social Security Scotland Feedback statistics to 30 September 2022

This report covers feedback (complaints, compliments, and suggestions) received by Social Security Scotland since it was introduced on 4 September 2018, until 30 September 2022. The benefits included within the time period covered by the report are: Carer’s Allowance Supplement, Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Young Carer Grant, Job Start Payment, Child Winter Heating Assistance, Scottish Child Payment, Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment.

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20 December 2022

Young Carer Grant: high level statistics to 31 October 2022

High level information on Young Carer Grant, including statistics on the number of applications received, processed and authorised, as well as the value of payments made up to 31 October 2022.

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