News
110 results
-
People urged to check for financial help
People across Scotland Scotland are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for financial support.
-
Free support available for benefit applications
People urged not to pay for help to apply.
-
Karyn Dunning appointed Social Security Scotland Chief Operating Officer
Karyn Dunning has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Social Security Scotland.
-
Scotland benefits from the strongest package of winter heating support
Over 837,000 payments have been made to people across the country to help with heating costs this winter – thanks to a unique package of support that provides more for people in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK.
-
Winter Heating Payment starts
Nearly 475,000 people on low incomes are receiving money to help heat their homes through Winter Heating Payment.
-
Increased support for carers
People who care for more than one disabled person may be eligible for a new Scotland-only payment.
-
December Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid today
Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be paid to more than 95,000 carers across Scotland today (4 December).
-
Support for Scotland’s unpaid carers
The theme for this year’s Carers Rights Day on 20 November is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’, encouraging carers to find out more about their rights and the support they’re entitled to.
-
Annual Report shows how we are supporting people across Scotland
We have helped nearly one million people across Scotland in 2024-25, providing vital financial help through 15 benefits.
-
Young Carer Grant extended to 19-year-olds
Young carers up to age 19 will now receive Young Carer Grant following an expansion of the benefit delivered by Social Security Scotland.