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More access to financial support during temporary breaks from caring
Carers can take a temporary break from their caring role – for a holiday, a hospital stay, or other reasons – and continue to receive their carer benefits during that time, regardless of how long they’ve been in a caring role.
Caroline picks up the King’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games
Our colleague and Paralympic champion Caroline Baird has helped welcome the King’s Baton Relay to Dundee as part of the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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.