The latest news from Social Security Scotland
Cabinet Secretary meeting a mother and young child at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, Edinburgh
170,000 children eligible for Scottish Child Payment
16 January 2020
Applications to be taken in advance for Scottish Child Payment
Cabinet Secretary with Ruth Gallagher, Chief Officer of Voluntary Action and local delivery team members
Major progress made in setting up new local service
10 January 2020
Face-to-face support to be available within all local communities in Scotland
Extra help from Best Start Grant
23 December 2019
Call for families to check Best Start Grant eligibility
Cabinet Secretary at Best Start Grant first birthday
Best Start Grant turns one
10 December 2019
Social Security Scotland is marking the first anniversary of our Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment.
Image shows carer and elderly woman
Carers to receive extra cash by Christmas
21 November 2019
Next Carer’s Allowance Supplement to be paid mid-December
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Equality Outcomes consultation launched
7 November 2019
The consultation on our draft equality outcomes opened today (7 November) and we are seeking people’s views.