Scottish benefits claimants are being reminded to take action as a key date approaches for the switch to Universal Credit.
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Unpaid carers across Ayrshire and North-East are being urged to apply for a new benefit, Carer Support Payment, which is now available to more people.
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Scottish parents are being reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing and shoes as youngsters prepare to head back to the classroom.
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Continue readingScots urged to prepare for latest Universal Credit switch
Scottish benefits claimants have been urged to prepare for the latest Universal Credit shake-up as notice letters arrive through letterboxes across the country.
Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national advice service advice.scot, said households should prepare for changes as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) switches more people to the single-payment system.
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Continue readingNew poll: Three-Quarters of Scots limit energy use amidst concerns over high bills
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