Scarf and NHS Grampian have recently taken part in a joint trial with Energy Systems Catapult to provide people at-risk from a pre-existing health condition (namely COPD), who are struggling […]
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Ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on Supporting Scotland with Cost of Living and Reducing Child Poverty, we sent MSPs and ministers a briefing with eight key action points. You
Briefing: Cost of Living and Child Poverty Read More »
This briefing studies the shocking increase in very deep poverty in Scotland. The Scottish and UK Government need to reconsider their priorities if they are to argue that no one
Deepening poverty in Scotland – no one left behind? Read More »
New guidance has been issued in relation to the uprating of: Also, increases to: The new rates come into effect from the first day of the first assessment period which
New DWP guidance – ADM Memo 08/23 Read More »
Survey finds deep hardship after 6 years of the policy On the sixth anniversary of the two-child limit, a Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) survey finds widespread suffering and hardship
2 Child Limit turning the screw on families in cost of living crisis Read More »
Free School Meals Pupils are eligible for free school meals if their parents or carers receive one of the following benefits: · Income Support · Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance · Pension Credit (Guarantee
Income thresholds updated for FSM/SCG Read More »
The next AMI Lunch and Learn event will be taking place on Wednesday 3 May at 11pm Fergus Reid from TV Licensing will be joining us and I will also
AMI Lunch and Learn event Read More »
More households using heating oil, LPG, biomass and other alternative fuels will receive £200 in energy bills support, thanks to the government’s expansion of the scheme, announced today. The UK government
Increased flexibility of alternative fuel payments Read More »
HMRC has launched a new online service so it’s quicker for parents and carers to prove they claim Child Benefit. They often need this proof for housing benefit, council tax
Making it easier for parents and carers to prove they’re entitled to Child Benefit Read More »
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. Contents You may be able to get up to
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 Read More »
