A brand new benefit for low income families is now open for applications.

The £250 School Age Payment is for families with a child old enough to start primary school  this August.

The payment is part of the Best Start Grant, a package of three payments for families in receipt of eligible benefits – including Universal Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit and tax credits – to help at key stages in a child’s life.

More details can be found here:

https://www.gov.scot/news/new-school-payment-launches/