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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.
Talking business on Tayside with local suppliers
Our Procurement and Commercial team have been meeting local suppliers and businesses in Tayside to highlight opportunities to work with us.
New rules to support people arriving in Scotland
New help for people fleeing a crisis
Families urged not to miss out on financial support this National Single Parents Day
Support worth up to £26,000 by a child’s 16th birthday