New stats from Social Security Scotland show the difference the Scottish Government Winter Heating Payment has made across the South.
In D&G, 13,395 people benefited, while in Scottish Borders 8,100 received a payment. That's a total of Β£1.26 million directly into bank accounts last winter alone.
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A quick reminder of my surgeries tomorrow in Stranraer at the Millennium Centre at 11am and in Wigtown at the Ploughman at 2pm. If you can't make it along you can get in touch with my office - I am always here to help you.
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New figures from Public Health Scotland show every adult in D&G saved nearly Β£330 last year on prescription charges on average as compared to nearly Β£10 each in England β thatβs a total of Β£41.5 million in household pockets across D&G in 2024 alone.
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