Scottish Child Payment
Posted on 10th Nov 2020 at 09:42 ( Last updated on 10th Nov 2020 at 09:42 )
SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT
Scottish Child Payment is a new benefit which will deliver an additional payment of £10 per week for each eligible child. This is paid in respect of each child under the age of 6 on 15th February 2020.
Applications are now open and you can apply online at https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment/how-to-apply/ or phone 0800 182 2222.
To be eligible for this payment you must be living in Scotland and have the main responsibility for a child who is under the age of 6 on 15th February 2020 and also be in receipt of one of the following:-
- Universal Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Payment will be made 4 weekly with first payment being received after 22nd February 2020.