Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures which show £5,522,197 has been paid out to families across North Ayrshire in Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods Payments, saying “the Scottish Government’s fair and respectful approach to social security is making a real difference to families in North Ayrshire.” According to figures from Social Security... Continue Reading →
MSP welcomes automatic awards to make accessing family benefits simpler
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed changes planned to make sure families get the support they are entitled to. Plans have been announced to automatically pay the Best Start Grant Early Learning and School Age Payments to parents and carers who already receive Scottish Child Payment when their children become eligible. The change will be introduced later this year when... Continue Reading →
Parents in North Ayrshire Encouraged to Apply for Best Start Grant
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged parents of children aged four to five to apply for the SNP Government’s Best Start Grant. A one-off £250 payment is currently open to eligible families, with a child who was born between 1st March 2015 and 29th February 2016, who will be starting primary school later this year. ... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 