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Shirley-Anne Somerville: “Our new Benefit Take-up Strategy works towards a more joined-up, proactive and person-centred system of support, in line…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
Our new Benefit Take-up Strategy works towards a more joined-up, proactive and person-centred system of support, in line with our wider approach to public service reform.
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Shirley-Anne Somerville
Scottish National Party

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Discussing the new strategy for benefits.

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