Thousands of Lanarkshire youngsters have used a new child benefit scheme.New stats have revealed 7545 children across South Lanarkshire have used the Scottish Child Payment, which intended to help the most underprivileged children and families in the region.Across the local authority area, this is helping eligible families with a share of £3,522,780.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android In neighbouring North Lanarkshire the numbers are even higher, with 10,215 children using it for a share of £4,661,920.
The level of payment was recently doubled from £10 per week per child to £20 per week per child in April to help families with the cost of living crisis, and a further £5 increase is slated for the end of the year.
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey welcomed the figures and claimed it showed the support being given to struggling families by the Scottish Government.
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