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New Scottish benefit to replace DLA
Work underway to move the benefits of over 66,000 people by end of year.
Sharing opportunities with Tayside businesses
Colleagues from Social Security Scotland’s Procurement and Commercial team have been meeting local suppliers and businesses in Tayside to encourage them to work with us.
Pension Age Disability Payment extends to more areas
New Scottish benefit for pensioners extends to more areas ahead of national roll out .
Over £4,900 a year for student carers
Carers in full and part-time education could be entitled to over £4,900 a year in financial support from Social Security Scotland.
£9 million paid out in Funeral Support Payment
Between April 2024 and 31 December 2024, £9 million in Funeral Support Payment was paid to enable people to pay their respects to their loved ones with dignity and meaning.
Young carers can apply for financial support
Marking Young Carer’s Action Day, Scotland’s carers are being urged to check if they can access financial support.
Apprentices urged to apply for £314 Job Start Payment
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, young people starting an apprenticeship are being reminded that they could be eligible for Job Start Payment.
Over 326,000 children currently supported by Scottish Child Payment
New figures, show that as of 31 December 2024, the families of 326,080 children under 16 were receiving vital support from Scottish Child Payment. Over £1 billion has now been paid to parents and carers since the payment was introduced in February 2021.
Building a career from a Modern Apprenticeship
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 celebrates apprentices and highlights the contribution they make to businesses as well as the opportunities for young people across Scotland.
Financial support for student carers
This National Student Money Week (3 – 7 March 2025), unpaid carers in education are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to financial help from Social Security Scotland.