Scottish Government 2023-24 Programme for Government published. Delivering in the year ahead In the coming year, I will take forward the following critical activity. Tackling poverty · Invest £405 million […]
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Payment dates announced On 20 September the Government announced that millions of UK households will shortly get a Cost of Living Payment of £300. The payment will be made to
Second 2023/24 Cost of Living Read More »
Official statistics on the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work. Quarterly statistics on the number of people on Universal
Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment, April 2019 to June 2023 Read More »
The cost of living crisis places a financial strain on households, and we’re pleased to share how we’ve made a positive impact in Aberdeen City for the financial year 2022-23,
Working in collaboration with Energy Systems Catapult, Scarf alongside NHS Grampian offered energy advice and financial support to individuals living with COPD in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. This ‘warm home prescription’
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Work Capability Assessment: activities and descriptors How to respond We encourage you to respond online via www.gov.uk/government/consultations/work-capability-assessment-activities-and-descriptors if possible. Please email wcaactivitiesanddescriptors.consultation@dwp.gov.uk if: · you would like to respond via email · you have any other
A note for welfare rights advisers on how to use the judgment to assist their clients is available here (version 2 updated 24th January 2023). This note also explains when to
Please note: As of 1 September 2023, the Ukraine Advice Scotland project is transferring to the Scottish Refugee Council from JustRight Scotland. For more information, please direct service users to Ukraine
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The state pension rise according to the triple lock, meaning older generations will see their bank balances boosted by wage growth, will mean benefits recipients could be left behind The
Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) has released official statistics reporting diligences executed and Charge for Payment served in Scotland for the financial year 2022-23. Total diligences executed, for all warrant procedures
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