Frequently Asked Questions - Will I still need to go to the Jobcentre?

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Yes. Scotland will inherit the Jobcentre structure and its functions but the Scottish Government and Parliament will have powers to look at welfare to work programmes in a different way, enabling them to develop a new approach to supporting people based on joint rights and responsibilities and a culture of respect.

Source: Scotland's Future, Scottish Government, November 2013.