Scottish Government confirms that self-isolation support grants will remain available while advice to self-isolate continues beyond 21 March 2022

Government also says that it will continue to consider where targeted support is required as isolation advice evolves

The Scottish Government has confirmed that self-isolation support grants will remain available while its advice to self-isolate due to Covid-19 continues.

In a statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that, while most Covid-19-related restrictions in Scotland will end from 21 March 2022 -

'... for now, we will continue to ask those who test positive for Covid to isolate for the recommended period. And we will continue to make self isolation support payments available to those who are eligible.'

In addition, at page 22 of its Covid-19 Strategic Framework Update February 2022, published yesterday, the Scottish Government says -

'While self-isolation advice remains a population-wide intervention, support for people self-isolating will continue including the self-isolation support grant. As isolation guidance evolves, we will continue to consider where targeted isolation support, including financial support, is required to support communities experiencing enduring transmission and Covid-19-related health inequalities.'

The First Minister's statement is available from gov.scot