Scottish Government self-isolation scheme backed by Airdrie MSP

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.AIRDRIE MSP Alex Neil MSP has backed a new £500 grant to help people on low incomes if they are asked to self-isolate due to the coronavirus.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such as people unable to carry out their work from home.This grant is for anyone who will face financial hardship due to being asked to self-isolate and will be targeted at people who are in receipt of Universal Credit or legacy benefits, with some discretion to make awards to others in financial hardship.Applications are now open and will be delivered through the existing Scottish Welfare Fund, which is.