More than £2 million to support Angus families

The payments, outlined in the Social Security Scotland 2020/21 Annual Report, include support for eligible families with young children, carers, people who need help paying for a funeral, young people entering the workplace and families with disabled children to provide help to heat their homes.

The annual Client Survey shows that people have a very positive experience of Social Security Scotland, with 92% of people saying their overall experience was ‘very good’ or ‘good’; 94% of people who had been in touch with client advisers also said they had been treated with kindness.

Ben Macpherson, Minister for Social Security said: “Social security is a collective investment in the people of Scotland and building a fairer society for all.

"The investment that the Scottish Government provides through Scottish benefits and the work of Social Security Scotland is important because it tackles poverty and promotes equality.

"These payments go directly to people to help at key times in their lives – like when they’re having a new baby or starting a new job – and they also help to support carers.

“We are now delivering 11 benefits and 7 of them are brand new - and the more complex devolved disability and carer benefits have started to be rolled out.

"When all Scottish benefits have been introduced, we will support 1.8 million children and adults – around a third of people in Scotland.

“People can be assured that Social Security Scotland will be there when they need it, and is a service that they can rely on and be proud of.”