383 FAMILIES SUPPORTED UNDER SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SCHEME New figures have revealed that 383 families with a child in hospital in NHS Ayrshire and Arran benefitted from the Scottish Government’s Young Patients Family Fund last year. The scheme ensures that parents and carers of under 18s receiving hospital care can cover the cost of travel... Continue Reading →
Empty properties a blight on neighbourhoods could be homes for families
Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government to consider a proposal for compulsory rental orders to help provide much need homes for children and families. During Portfolio Question time in the Scottish Parliament today, Ruth Maguire MSP asked: "Empty properties left disrepair are a blight on neighbourhoods and could be providing much need homes for... Continue Reading →
4,245 Children supported in North Ayrshire by Scottish Child Payment
4,245 children in North Ayrshire have been supported by the Scottish Child Payment since its introduction by the SNP Scottish Government. Since the support started putting extra money in the pockets of families £1,927,360 has been spent supporting families in North Ayrshire since February 2021. Children across North Ayrshire are already benefitting from further support after the Scottish Government doubled the payment to £20... Continue Reading →
£1,197,742 Funding for Drug & Alcohol Services in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP RUTH MAGUIRE WELCOMES NEWS INVESTMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT North Ayrshire will benefit from £1,197,742 of new investment to support people affected by drugs and alcohol, including funding directed to earlier intervention and better family support. This is part of a nationwide announcement by the SNP Scottish Government. A total of... Continue Reading →
Progressive Policies to Support Children and Families
On the SNP's progressive policies, design to help and support children and families, Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Lets make Scotland the best place to grow up for all our children. Re-elect an SNP Government and we will keep doing everything we can to make that vision a reality. With ambitious and progressive policies... Continue Reading →
56,000 Parents Apply for Scottish Child Payment
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged parents to apply now for the new Scottish Child Payment which opens in February. Social Security Scotland is taking applications ahead of the new benefit’s introduction to help manage demand. 56,000 applications were received between Monday 9 November and Sunday 3 January. Those who apply before the start date will... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Funding Package for Free School Meals
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement of a £30 million package of funding being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays. Local authorities will be given flexibility to use £20 million, previously... Continue Reading →
New Child Payment Benefit to Help Families as Bill Passes to Tackle Poverty
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the unanimous passing of legislation to improve the benefits system to help those who need it most by the Scottish Parliament. The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill supports the delivery of the new Scottish Child Payment, to provide low-income families with an additional £10 per week, initially... Continue Reading →
Vital Extension of Free School Meals Over Summer Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement today that children eligible for free school meals will continue to be supported over the summer. The Scottish Government have announced additional funding of £27.6 million to ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays and other food... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Food Funding for North Ayrshire Families
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed confirmation North Ayrshire families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are sharing £30 million of new investment from the Scottish Government Food fund to support those struggling. North Ayrshire have been allocated over £1 million from the fund. The... Continue Reading →
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