Homeless people in Glasgow have been helped to apply for more than £500,000 in benefits.
In the past year, financial inclusion support staff employed in the city’s homeless units and on the streets have been assisting people to apply for Universal Credit and other benefits.
A total of 83 people have been assisted applying for benefits totalling almost £515,000 a year.
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And a roving street worker with a tablet computer has also helped a further 81 rough sleepers in Glasgow apply for Universal Credit online.
The role was funded by Glasgow City Council and based within the Simon Community’s Street Team.
The initiative aims to help homeless people improve their lives.
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