Help build fair benefits system

Stirling residents are being asked to help shape Scotland’s new social security system.

Stirling MSP, Bruce Crawford has called on local people to provide feedback as a Scottish Government campaign to learn from the experiences of those currently using the service enters its final days.

At least 2,000 people with experience of the current social security system are being recruited to help shape the new system.

The panels will work with the expert advisory group on disability and carers’ benefits.

Commenting, Mr Crawford said: “The Scottish Government has been clear that it intends to build a fairer and more respectful social security system once the full powers are devolved over this area – and it’s good to see them continue to make good on this promise.

“I hope people across Stirling take this final opportunity to sign up to the Scottish Government’s panels and play their part in creating a social security system with fairness at its heart before the campaign ends.

“Any government system, be it in education, health, immigration or social security, needs to take fully into account the views and experiences of the people who have used this service at the frontline – and asking 2,000 people with service experience for their views has been a clear example of the Scottish Government doing exactly that.”