Shaping the benefits system

THOUSANDS of people with personal experience of the benefits system have signed up help shape Scotland’s new social security system.

The latest volunteer figures for the panels stand at 2,335 – a minimum of 2,000 was initially sought after, and applications will still be accepted over the next few weeks.

The panels are made up of people from all areas of the country who will help to build and refine a model for Scotland.

Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman said: ‘The response to our recruitment drive has been excellent and I am grateful to everyone who has decided to join us and help shape this new system for Scotland.’