SNP SET OUT LONG TERM VISION TO ERADICATE CHILD POVERTY Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said, “I will put in the hard yards to tackle child poverty” in North Ayrshire following First Minister John Swinney setting out his long-term vision to eradicate child poverty across Scotland. The First Minister has outlined that tackling... Continue Reading →
Over £44 million paid to help with financial cost of loss
More than £44 million has been paid to help thousands of people with the cost of a funeral via a Scottish Government benefit, according to latest figures. Funeral Support Payment provides money to help cover funeral costs and ease financial pressure for people suffering bereavement. The statistics show it had helped more than 23,000 people... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes introduction of Adult Disability Payment
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of the SNP Scottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The payment will be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot in 13 local authorities across Scotland. New applications for the benefit are open. ADP will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People... Continue Reading →
SNP announce record social security spending for North Ayrshire
HOUSEHOLDS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE TO BE SUPPORTED BY £23 BILLION As communities across recover from the pandemic and face a Tory made cost of living crisis the SNP Government’s spending review outlined record social security spending to help households facing increasing pressures. The Scottish Government allocated around £23 billion for social security over the course of the parliament.... Continue Reading →
Funeral Costs Support Received by Thousands
According to Scottish Government statistics, almost 6,000 people received a Funeral Support Payment in the first year of the initiative. Since it started making payments last September, Social Security Scotland has paid out £8.7 million to people who have lost a loved one. Eligible applicants currently receive an average of £1,761 to help with the... Continue Reading →
No ‘DWP Style’ Disability Assessments Under New Scottish Social Security System
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that there will be no DWP style assessments to access disability assistance under the new Scottish social security system. Decisions will be made using information gathered through the applications process including from health care providers Should more detail be required to make decisions on an... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 