Social Security Scotland provides a prepaid card every 4 weeks to help you buy healthy foods during pregnancy and when your child is under 3.
Basic eligibility includes: being responsible for at least one child under 3, living in Scotland, and having a monthly family income below a set threshold.
When applying, tell Social Security Scotland that you have no access to public funds. You will need to provide supporting documents, which may include a Home Office letter, bank statements, or your child’s birth certificate.
You can reach Social Security Scotland in the following ways:
Phone: 0800 182 2222