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Over £33m provided to support people in Inverclyde
STUART MCMILLAN MSP: SNP GOVERNMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES ACROSS INVERCLYDE Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, has highlighted that £33,126,534 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across Inverclyde. Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment; Best Start Grant; Disability Payments as well as winter heating assistance, support for carers and additional resources for those seeking employment. In total, almost £1.9 billion was issued across Scotland in 2023/24 – helping to ensure that those who need help the most get it. The SNP Government, in sharp contrast to the cruel DWP, has
MSP Pension Credit awareness day helps Greenock and Inverclyde older people access entitlements
On Friday (15 November), local MSP Stuart McMillan and older person’s charity Independent Age partnered to host an event to help older people find out whether they could be entitled to Pension Credit, a weekly additional income on top of their state pension. The event was held at Inverclyde Community Development Trust in Port Glasgow and hosted representatives from organisations that support older people, including Independent Age, Age Scotland, Advice Direct Scotland, Inverclyde HSCP, River Clyde Homes and Social Security Scotland. They provided advice, gave out guides, and information about Pension Credit and other benefits. Attendees spoke to organisations about
Older people in Inverclyde invited to check if they could receive additional financial support at MSP event
Local MSP Stuart McMillan and older person’s charity Independent Age are hosting an event on Friday 15 November to help older people find out whether they could be entitled to Pension Credit, a weekly additional income on top of their state pension. The event will be held from 11am until 2pm at 7 ½ John Wood Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5HU. Organisations that support older people will be on hand to provide advice, give out guides, and information about Pension Credit and other benefits, including in a private space to ensure confidentiality if required. Pension Credit is a financial top-up
SNP delivering £8m worth of non-domestic rates relief in Inverclyde
SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan has welcomed the news that 1,490 properties in Inverclyde have received £8m worth of non-domestic rates relief this year, thanks to SNP policies. Non-domestic rates relief lowers bills for eligible organisations, through initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme – which offers 100% non-domestic rates relief for eligible businesses. Stuart has welcomed these figures, which show the value that the SNP Scottish Government places on supporting small business and organisations in Inverclyde. Commenting, Stuart said: “I welcome the news that 1,490 properties in Inverclyde are receiving £8m worth of rates relief, thanks
Stuart McMillan MSP: “Carer Support Payment rollout a milestone moment”
Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has said that the nationwide rollout of the Carer Support Payment is a “milestone moment”. The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases since November 2023 and as of today [Monday 4 November] is now available to people living in every local authority in Scotland. This support is for unpaid carers who provide 35 or more hours of care a week to someone who gets disability benefits and as part of the rollout, some applicants may be able to backdate their
Inverclyde MSP celebrates increase in Real Living Wage
UK GOVERNMENT SHOULD FOLLOW SCOTLAND’S EXAMPLE AND BECOME A REAL LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER, SAYS MCMILLAN SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, has welcomed the news that the real Living Wage has increased from £12 to £12.60 across the UK from Wednesday 23rd October. The real Living Wage, which is based on the cost of living, is different to the UK government’s minimum wage, often referred to as the “National Living Wage”. Employers choose to pay the real Living Wage on a voluntary basis, recognising the value of their workers and ensuring that a hard day’s work receives a fair