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Support for young people starting work
Young people who are starting a new job this summer are being encouraged to check whether they could get over £330 to help with the costs of getting into work.
Financial support for bereaved parents
Losing a child is one of the hardest experiences anyone can face. This National Bereaved Parents Day (3 July) we want to highlight the financial help that could make a difference during such a difficult time.
A helping hand for families this summer — help us spread the word
Extra costs in the summer holidays can quickly add up. Support is available.
Spread the word this Carers Week
This Carers Week (8-14 June), we’re encouraging Scotland’s carers to make sure they’re getting the help they’re entitled to.
Financial help for starting primary school
Applications open for Best Start Grant School Age Payment
“Asking for help early on is better than asking for help when it’s too late”
Wishaw mum Portia shares her story ahead of Carers Week
Online benefit applications and document upload service temporarily unavailable
We are making improvements to our IT systems, which means some of our services will be unavailable at certain times this week.
Over 321,000 children getting vital support
Across Scotland, 321,885 children are benefiting from Scottish Child Payment as of March 2026, according to newly published statistics.
“In terms of the big financial burden, it was a stress that I didn’t need."
We’re raising awareness of the support available for people living with dementia and their carers for Dementia Action Week (18-24 May 2026)
Supporting over 120,000 disabled children and young people
Our most recently published statistics show that the families of more than 120,000 children and young people in Scotland had received Child Disability Payment by the 31 March 2026.