Social Security Scotland is urging Lanarkshire parents, carers and guardians on certain benefits with a child born between March 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021, to check whether they are eligible for a one-off payment worth £319.80. ‌

The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is made per eligible child in Scotland-only and aims to help with the costs of preparing them for school. Applications for School Age Payment are open until February 28, 2026. ‌

School Age Payment is issued automatically to people who get Scottish Child Payment. ‌

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