Almost 8000 Scottish Child Payments made in North Lanarkshire since its launch

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iOS - Android Applications were received from people living in all 32 local authorities in Scotland, including 8395 from North LanarkshireBy end of March, 7650 payments were made - meaning a total of £289,860 has been paid to applicants from North Lanarkshire.Across Scotland, an estimated 78,775 children have already benefitted from Scottish Child Payment.

More than £3.6m has been paid out overall.Parents and carers are able to apply for all eligible children in their household in a single application and can also apply for Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods at the same time.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email.