Social Security Scotland
We're an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for managing the benefits that are devolved to Scotland.
We put dignity, fairness and respect at the heart of everything we do.
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News
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Support for bereaved families
Raising awareness of financial help available this Baby Loss Awareness Week
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Winter heating help for over 1 million people
Scotland’s unique package of winter heating support will begin this autumn. Child Winter Heating Payment will start to be paid from week commencing 5 October 2026.
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Have your say: Gaelic in our service
Through our first Gaelic Language Plan, we want to support the visibility and use of Gaelic across our organisation and improve opportunities for people to engage with us through Gaelic where possible.
Events
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Funeral Support Payment information session
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, Social Security Scotland are hosting stakeholder information event on Funeral Support Payment.
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Funeral Support Payment information session
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, Social Security Scotland are hosting stakeholder information events on Funeral Support Payment.
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Five Family Payments information session
Social Security Scotland are hosting stakeholder information event on the Five Family Payments
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