Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) fears around 12,000 people could miss out on a lifeline payment amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Between Tuesday, October 31, and Sunday, November 19, the UK Government will make payments of up to £300 for people in receipt of benefits like Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and Pension Credit.
In another case, a man in work had his Universal Credit entitlement wiped out due to his employer overpaying him, which disqualified him from the payment. “However, across the Citizens Advice network we have seen cases in the past where people have missed on these payments because of errors and oversights.
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