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Review of public assistance scheme payouts, sum may increase after price changes taken into account
Exercise to take into account price changes of essential items and social workers' feedback
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The public assistance scheme is for destitute persons who cannot work permanently as a result of old age or illness, and have little or no family support.
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Those who are on public assistance may get more money each month after an ongoing review, which is expected to be done next year.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said it is reviewing the sum given out - which is to cover basic living expenses such as food, transport and rental - to those on the scheme. The review will take into account changes in the prices of essential items and feedback from community partners and front-line staff who work closely with the poor.
