What is Best Start Grant in Scotland?
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In short: Three lump-sum grants from Social Security Scotland — Pregnancy and Baby Payment, Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment — for low-income families at key stages. Separate from Scottish Child Payment and Sure Start Maternity Grant in England.
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Apply through Social Security Scotland; eligibility links to qualifying benefits.
Best Start Foods provides a prepaid card for healthy food for pregnant women and young children.
See Scotland benefits guide.
Primary source: mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods
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