Over 11,000 families in North Lanarkshire get boost with rise in Scottish Child Payment

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Over 11,000 families in North Lanarkshire have received a boost with this week’s rise in the Scottish Child Payment.The payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child has also been extended, meaning eligible families in North Lanarkshire with children under the age of 16 can now apply.Motherwell and Wishaw MP Marion Fellows is encouraging families to apply for the support.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She said: “The extension of the Scottish Child Payment could be a turning point for families in North Lanarkshire and across Scotland as the support is extending from £20 to £25.“We have already heard from anti-poverty charities about how the payment has been ‘game-changing’ for families with children under the age of six, and now as the support is extended to families with children under-16 more will have extra cash in their pockets to get through this Tory-made cost of living crisis.“The Scottish Child Payment is only available in Scotland and demonstrates how the Scottish Government is building a social security system based on fairness, dignity and respect.“However, the Scottish Government continues to work with one hand tied behind its back by a UK Government which is preparing to inflict austerity 2.0 on families across Scotland.”In neighbouring South Lanarkshire the number