SOCIAL SECURITY SUPPORT INCREASES

Natalie Don, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire, has highlighted that from yesterday, everyone who receives support from Social Security Scotland will see an increase in the amount of assistance they receive.

In the 2024/25 Scottish budget, despite cuts from Westminster the SNP prioritised helping those who need it the most – which is why all devolved social security payments will be uprated in line with inflation. 

This means that vital supports such as the Scottish Child Payment, the Winter Heating Payment and the Young Carer grant will all go up 6.7% from today.

In the face of a Westminster cost of living crisis, the SNP Government is using their limited resources to support household budgets and ensure those who need it most get the assistance they need.

Social Security Support Increases

It is clear that the SNP Government is taking significant action to protect household budgets in Renfrewshire North and West from a Westminster inflicted cost of living crisis.

Commenting, SNP MSP Natalie Don said:

“Despite brutal Westminster cuts to spending on public services, the SNP Scottish Government has chosen to prioritise helping out those who need it most.

“Social Security Scotland assistance, including the vital Scottish Child Payment, go a long way in ensuring that people in Renfrewshire are not living in poverty.

“From yesterday, each and every one of these support payments will increase by 6.7%.

“Scottish Child Payment, which helps the families of more than 327,000 children, is now worth £26.70 per child per week.

“A person eligible for the highest rate of Adult Disability Payment will receive £184.30 per week.

“Carer Support Payment, Scotland’s newest benefit, has gone up to £81.90 every four weeks. The benefit for unpaid carers launched in three local authorities last year and will be available across Scotland by Autumn 2024.