Over 13,000 South Lanarkshire children supported by Scottish Child Payment benefit

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A total of 13,160 children across South Lanarkshire have benefited from the Scottish Child Payment since it was introduced.Now available to all eligible children under 16, a total of £9,409,345 has been paid out since the scheme’s introduction in February 2021.

The Scottish Child Payment is unique to Scotland and is projected to lift around 50,000 children out of poverty in 2023/24. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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I know it has helped many families across East Kilbride at a time when it was most needed."The new Scottish Child Payment is worth £25 per week for every child