We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing experience.

Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies.

Set cookie preferences

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

Click to edit SEO parameters

Financial support when you need it most

Social Security Scotland delivers financial support when you need it most, helping people through every stage of life.

An illustration of rooms inside the Social Security Scotland logo, each showing people engaged in activities.
A caregiver sits on a sofa reading to a baby while two young children play with stacking toys on the floor in a softly lit nursery.

Support for families

We help families to keep life moving forward.

We have five payments that help towards the costs of being pregnant or looking after a child.

Apply now Find out more

Support for unpaid carers

We help people care for loved ones.

If you care for a partner, family member or friend because they're ill or have a disability we have a range of payments for you.

Apply now Find out more
An older adult sits at a kitchen table while another person pours tea into their cup
A person in a wheelchair sits at a desk talking with another person in an office, both using laptops.

Support for disabled people

We help disabled people live on their own terms.

Our disability payments are extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.

Apply now Find out more

Support for young people

We help young people starting out.

Job Start Payment helps with the cost of starting a new job for young people who have been out of work for 6 months or more.

Apply now Find out more
A young person stands in a bedroom looking into a full-length mirror, with moving boxes and a neatly made bed nearby.
An older adult waters potted plants on a sideboard in a warm, sunlit living room.

Support for warm homes

We help keep houses warm over winter.

From pension age winter heating, child and disability, we offer a range of payments to keep homes warm.

Apply now Find out more

Support for you

Any one of us can face moments that change what we need.

Find out what other payments you might be eligible for.

Find out more
Two people sit at a small table having tea while one of them uses a laptop.

Watch our advert

Have you seen our latest campaign on TV or online?

We want everyone to know about the financial support available for people throughout Scotland.

Alternative formats

Information can be provided in alternative languages or formats by calling 0800 182 2222.

Text Relay Service

A text relay service is available for the hard of hearing on 18001 0300 244 4000.

British Sign Language

British Sign Language users can access Contact Scotland BSL support directly by visiting Contact Scotland BSL.

Independent advocacy service

Support is available from the independent advocacy service Advocacy.scot, operated by Advice Direct Scotland. You can contact them for free by calling 0808 196 8901, visiting Advocacy.scot or emailing support@advocacy.scot.

Apply in a language that’s not English 

Contact Social Security Scotland to apply over the phone. You can do this in over 100 languages with an interpreter they’ll give you on the phone. You can also book a call in advance. 

Find out more about applying for a benefit in a language that's not English.

After you applied

If you've already applied for a benefit and you’ve been asked to provide some evidence, upload documents for an existing application.

Contact Social Security Scotland

You can contact Social Security Scotland by post, webchat, or on our freephone number from any phone.

Back to top