Scotland

Early Warning System latest findings 20th-24th April

30 April 2020

Latest findings emerging from the Early Warning System include: difficulty accessing PIP claim forms, people accruing rent arrears because they are unable to move and confusion about which benefit to claim

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Disability assistance

Disability benefits are devolved to the Scottish Government and replacements are in development.

Attendance Allowance Disability benefits DLA Page PIP Social Security Scotland Scotland

Briefing

Early Warning System latest findings 13-17th April

23 April 2020

The Early Warning System was set up by CPAG in Scotland to collect and analyse case evidence about how social security changes are affecting the wellbeing of children, their families and the communities that support them. We will be producing a regular summary of emerging issues during the Covid 19 pandemic. This summary includes case studies from the week 13th – 17th April

Briefing Carers Childcare Covid 19 Early warning system (Scotland) PIP Students UK Universal credit Scotland

News

Identify the support available to people whose work has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak

21 April 2020

View the latest tool on AskCPAG

News Scotland

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Pregnancy and baby payment

Information on the best start grant for pregnant women and families with a new baby in Scotland.

Best Start Maternity and Early Years Page Social Security Scotland Scotland

Factsheet

Prison and benefits

Most social security benefits are affected if you are in prison. This factsheet outlines the main issues that come up if you are remanded in custody or if you are serving a prison sentence.

Disability benefits Factsheet Housing benefit Jobseeker's allowance PIP Scottish Welfare Fund Scotland

Factsheet