Self-Isolation Support Grant: equality impact assessment

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) to reflect the policy change from 1 May 2022 reducing the value of the grant from £500 to £225.


Sex: Men

There is no evidence to suggest men are impacted any differently as a result of their sex. No differential impacts are identified. The poverty rate for single men without children was 34% (90,000 men). Estimates for single fathers are not available due to small sample sizes.[12]

Contact

Email: covidincomesupport@gov.scot

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