The latest news from Social Security Scotland
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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.
Charter Measurement Framework
24 October 2019
The Charter Measurement Framework introduced measures that will be used to assess our progress in delivering the Scottish social security s...
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New benefit for young carers
21 October 2019
The Young Carer Grant launched on Monday 21 October and is available for 16, 17 and 18 year-olds who spend an average of 16 hours caring for...
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Funeral Support Payment now open for applications
11 October 2019
Funeral Support Payment is now live and we are taking applications by post, Freephone and online for this new benefit.
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Young Carer Grant Roadshow for stakeholders
16 September 2019
Come along to our stakeholder roadshows to raise awareness of Young Carer Grant
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Social Security Scotland achieves Living Wage accreditation
13 September 2019
Social Security Scotland achieves Living Wage accreditation