Charity sees demand rise ahead of the return to school

Home Start Dundee support more than 700 families across the city.

Families say their budgets are increasingly under pressure with costs remaining high and the start of the school year just around the corner.

One Perth charity is operating a waiting list for free ‘back to the classroom’ packs.

The Scottish Government insist they’re committed to eradicating child poverty and are encouraging parents to check if they’re entitled to any benefits.

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