Cost of Living Support
Check what extra help you could get if you’re struggling with the cost of living, including the Cost of Living Payment scheme.
You should check if you can claim benefits – you might be able to do this even if you have a job. Follow this link for more information.
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
Each grant has different qualifying ages.
If you are claiming the Scottish Child Payment, you will automatically receive, at the appropriate time:
- Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment
- Best Start Grant School Age Payment
There are no automatic payments for:
- Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment
- Best Start Foods.
You still need to apply for these payments via Social Security Scotland.
Free School Meals/Clothing Grant
You can find out about applying for a school clothing grant and/or free school meals here
Social Security Scotland – Scottish Child Payment.
This is a weekly payment of £10 that families can get for every child that they look after who is under 6 years of age. For more information and to apply please click on the following link
