7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on House unanimously passes bill to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates, sitting presidents
(WASHINGTON) — The House unanimously on Friday approved a bill that would require the Secret Service to apply equal standards of protection to major presidential candidates and sitting presidents, a move that comes in the wake of two assassination attempts on former President Trump. The […]
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on ‘This is how a creepy freak behaves. DISTURBING’: The resurfaced video of Diddy hanging out with 15-year-old Justin Bieber leaves everyone feeling the same way
Bieber's relationship with Diddy has been reexamined after Diddy's recent shocking allegations.
Some local authorities are offering families support to buy winter clothes[/caption]
The grant gives hard up parents an extra cash boost to buy warm clothing[/caption]
With the colder weather on the horizon – giving parents extra money for school clothing could be beneficial to families in need.
The School Clothing Grant is worth at least £120 per child of primary school age and £150 per child of secondary school age.
And now two Scottish authorities have offered additional funds for those eligible for the existing grant.
The extra cash is to help provide support towards the cost of warmer clothes.
Families across Aberdeen are to benefit from this additional winter clothing payment.
Anyone already receiving the school clothing grant in 2024/25 will automatically receive an additional £30 payment by the end of the month.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian Allard said: “Winter can be a challenging time for many and these payments will continue to help families who are struggling.
“I would encourage anyone concerned about rising costs or are facing difficulties to contact our services and partners to get the support they are entitled to.”
Anti-Poverty and Inequality Vice-Convener Councillor Desmond Bouse said: “We are committed to supporting families in need.
“The additional winter clothing payment will not only assist families but will also ensure that all children have what they need throughout the winter.”
School clothing grants are available to anyone whose child attends an Aberdeen City Council school, or are away to enter Primary 1, and are in receipt of benefits including Income Support, Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.
Students who receive an Education Maintenance Allowance can also apply for a school clothing grant for themselves.
Elsewhere, Renfrewshire Council is offering eligible households an additional fifty pounds to go towards clothing costs.
The extra winter payment is for each child who received a school clothing grant.
The money is paid directly into parents’ bank account. Applications are open until March 2025.
However, some councils have made the deadline December this year.
Advice Direct Scotland is also reminding families to check whether they qualify for the Scottish Government’s Best Start Grant School Age Payment, worth £314.45.
This can help with the costs of preparing for school when a child is first old enough to start P1.
Are you eligible for the School Clothing Grant?
Who can apply and the amount of money you get depends on your local council – but everybody who gets a grant will be entitled to at least £120.
The grant is paid to those who receive certain benefits and you can usually apply online.
Parents eligible for a School Clothing Grant may also be eligible for free school meals and free school transport.
How to apply online for the Scottish School Clothing Grant
You can check how to apply with your local council here.
When you can apply varies per council and you can often apply for free school meals at the same time.
Some councils have not released exactly how much money parents could be granted.
In some areas, children starting P1 or returning to S5-S6 must wait for the school to confirm attendance.
Conor Forbes, policy director at Advice Direct Scotland, said: “Many parents worry about the costs of sending their children back to school after the holidays.
“We know that Scots families are finding things extremely difficult due to the cost-of-living crisis, especially as kitting out children is becoming increasingly expensive.
“The good news is that help is available, so we urge anyone who might benefit from a clothing grant to make sure they know how to apply and when the relevant deadlines are.”
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on What If Goku Never Died in His Fight Against Raditz? Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Will Finally Give us the Answer We All Needed
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is arguably the most influential anime, captivating fans for decades without leaving a moment of boredom. Not to mention, Goku and Vegeta’s rivalry, along with the iconic Super Saiyan’s transformation, has inspired awe across the generations. Amid Dragon Ball Daima making its highly anticipated premiere later this Fall, fans are most excited for […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on Vanna White Feeling ‘Lost’ Without Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’: Has ‘New Appreciation’ for Him
Vanna White is saying nice things about Ryan Seacrest but she’s still incredibly close with former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, who’s been meeting her for lunches and coaching her to hang on tight and stick it out for her own best interests. “Vanna has Pat on speed dial, and she’s been keeping him...
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on En dryg man på planet belitlar flygvärdinnan som skräg, beordrar henne att säyte sina skor – men karma släg till mot honom immediately
När en arogant objeszman vid namn Todd klev ombord på flyget, tog hans bevää kravställande till en ny nivä. Han ...
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on What is an emotional affair? Here’s why RFK Jr. and Olivia Nuzzi’s relationship could be the ‘ultimate betrayal’
NY Mag political reporter Olivia Nuzzi stunned the political world when she confessed to having an inappropriate "personal relationship" with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during his presidential campaign.
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on The 3rd Mitchell Tenpenny album has arrived
Mitchell Tenpenny‘s aptly titled third studio album, The 3rd, has arrived. “I can’t even express how excited I am to finally have my new record ‘The 3rd’ coming out,” Mitchell says of his 20-song record. “I put my heart and soul into these songs and […]
7 days agoNews TalkComments Off on Невролог пояснив, чому шкідливо їсти перед телевізором
Лікар-невролог розповів, як наш мозок пов’язаний із кишечником і чому перекушування на ходу або перед телевізором вкрай шкідливі для нашого здоров’я. Як часто ви сідаєте за стіл пообідати і паралельно вмикаєте телевізор або прокручуєте стрічку новин у телефоні? Для багатьох це абсолютна норма – є і робити щось ще паралельно. Здавалося б, така економія часу! […]