System improvements this weekend

Man using computer

Our online benefit applications and document upload service will be temporarily unavailable from 6pm on Friday 12 September until 8am on Monday 15 September. 

We are continually improving our systems to make applying for benefits as straightforward as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

People can send information to us by post:

Social Security Scotland
General Enquiries
PO Box 10301
Dundee
DD1 9FY

Telephone lines and webchat will be unaffected and are available on 0800 182 2222 between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

People can upload documents from 8am on Monday 15 September.

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