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Scottish Welfare Fund
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
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Scottish Welfare Fund
Find out more about the Scotland-wide scheme administered by local authorities.
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Guidance on the Scottish welfare fund
31 March 2017
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