PARENTS and carers of school-age children in Inverclyde are being urged to submit clothing grant applications soon to be in with the best chance of receiving the funding before the new term starts.

Clothing grants may be available to those in receipt of Income Support, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, or any income-related element of Employment and Support Allowance.

Those receiving Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit may also be eligible in some cases.

Further information and electronic applications can be found at inverclyde.gov.uk.

Those without internet access should contact Inverclyde Council’s customer service centre on 01475 712844.