Who we are
Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government.
What is an executive agency?
Executive agencies deliver public services for the Government.
What is social security?
Social security is money the Government gives to people who need it.
Our name
Social Security Scotland
Our name is clear and straightforward. It describes what we do and who we serve.
Our values
Dignity, fairness, respect
We take pride in our work and we’re proud of the service we provide. We’re impartial and objective at every turn. And we treat everyone with the respect they deserve.