In Orkney 945 families have benefitted with payments totalling £231,547.
Supporting Children & Families in Scotland with Best Start Payments
Emma Roddick MSP: “The Scottish Child Payment – unique in the UK – has lifted 50,000 children out of poverty”
“The Scottish Child Payment has supported 765 Orkney children over the period of its existence so far, bringing £793,765 into the islands.”
765 Children in Orkney Supported by the Scottish Child Payment
Since it started (2020) 6,435 payments have been made in Orkney amounting to £793,765.
Emma Roddick on the Scottish Government’s ‘progressive policy agenda’
“We are also now seeing the impact of the Scottish Child Payment being increased to £25 per week and extended to children and young people up to the age of 16” Emma Roddick MSP
Extension of Scottish Child Payment Making Positive Impact
“We have long called for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased and extended to all children up to 16 and so it’s very encouraging to see the positive impact this is making, reaching more families and getting more cash into the pockets of people who need support the most.” – Polly Jones, Head of Scotland at the Trussell Trust
Kinship Carers: Are You Eligible for the Scottish Child Payment?
The Scottish Child Payment was increased in November last year, the eligibility criteria for Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Foods and Best Start Grant were widened to include kinship carers who had a pre-existing relationship with a child they care for, even if they are not related to the child.
Increasing Numbers Claiming Scottish Child Payment, Check if you are Eligible
“We want to make sure that everyone gets the help available to them. Parents or carers who are on universal credit, tax credits or other benefits and who have children under 16 should check through Social Security Scotland if they are eligible.” Shona Robison
Emma Roddick MSP: The Scottish Child Payment Supporting 265 Orkney Families
“Monday was a real watershed moment for families across the country as the Scottish Child Payment, a payment unique to Scotland within the UK, was raised from £20 to £25 and extended to include eligible children up to age 16.”
Emma Roddick: Increased Child Payment & The Rent Freeze – Supporting People When They Need It
“As MSPs returned to Holyrood this week I was pleased to welcome Tuesday’s Programme for Government.”
245 Children in Orkney Supported by the Scottish Child Payment
The Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting families.
