New payment uprating update for people in Scotland claiming devolved benefits or heating bill help

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Payments to people in receipt of devolved benefits such as Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Carer Support Payment and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) will be protected from inflation after the Scottish Parliament passed the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday.

The new Act places a legal obligation on Scottish Ministers to annually increase all benefits delivered under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 in line with inflation.

This action will help to protect the real terms value of payments including Best Start Grants and winter heating payments as prices rise in the economy.

The legislation will also enhance the rights of people claiming benefits from Social Security Scotland in a number of ways. These include: It will also continue to enhance the design of the system, maximising choice for those who use it while delivering good value for money.Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “This legislation will protect people in receipt of benefits at a time when many are feeling additional pressures due to the cost of living crisis.