£301 cost of living payment due this Spring for more than 127,000 older people in Scotland
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared details of the number of older people in Scotland claiming Pension Credit following a written query from the SNP’s Amy Callaghan. The MP for East Dunbartonshire, asked if DWP could provide take-up data of the passport benefit which is worth £3,500 and unlocks help with housing, heating and Council Tax costs.