The latest news from Social Security Scotland
A smiling young girl holds a baby on her shoulder
Best Start Grant pays out £2.7m
8 February 2019
Substantial increase in support for low income families.
hand touching a coffin
More people expected to benefit from new Funeral Expense Assistance
30 January 2019
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Four new benefits to help Scottish families in 2019
6 January 2019
Four new benefits to help Scottish families in 2019
Carer’s Allowance Supplement discussion
Carers welcome cash support at Christmas
27 December 2018
Second Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid
First Minister meeting Best Start Grant recipients
Parents welcome improved support
17 December 2018
Families are now benefitting from the new Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment, which supports low income families.
Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment
New baby benefit launched
10 December 2018
First payments of Pregnancy and Baby payments will be made before Christmas.