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Public funds
Guidance on what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.
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Use this guide to find out what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.
Updates to this page
Published 17 February 2014
Last updated 9 April 2025
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Updated the Social Security Scotland benefits list.
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Added guidance on contributory benefits and statutory payments.
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Guidance updated.
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First published.