Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Parents in West Lothian are encouraged to claim extra cash through a new scheme.Social Security Scotland are encouraging all eligible parents and carers to claim the new Scottish Child Payment.The new benefit, which will give eligible families on low incomes with children under 16 an extra £10 per week for each child, is planned to be fully rolled out to children under the age of 16 by the end of 2022, subject to data on qualifying benefits being received from DWP.Social Security Scotland will be taking applications for the Scottish Child Payment ahead of its introduction on Monday 15 February 2021 to help manage the expected demand.Ministers.
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