Question reference: S6W-13284
- Date lodged: 15 December 2022
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 5 January 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the consultation analysis on the options to increase mother and baby unit capacity, which was published in August 2022, what consideration it has given to increasing the £500 cap on claims to the Mother and Baby Unit Family Fund for those individuals travelling long distances.
Answer
The cap on claims for the Mother and Baby Unit Family Fund is currently being reviewed, in line with feedback received from the consultation analysis. Both Scottish Mother and Baby Units are aware of this and until the review is complete, the £500 cap can be waived on a case by case basis, subject to local judgement.