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Seasonal jobs could qualify young people for Job Start Payment
Young people and care leavers who landed a job during the festive season should check if they are eligible for Job Start Payment.
Adult Disability Payment has replaced Personal Independence Payment in Scotland
Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions, has been replaced by Adult Disability Payment in Scotland.
Higher rate of Pregnancy and Baby Payment for domestic abuse survivors
Financial support is available to people forced to leave their home with their children because of domestic abuse. The help is in the form of a higher amount of Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment.
People in Scotland urged to check if they’re eligible for thousands in financial support
Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes could be entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.
Winter Heating Payment on its way
Money to help with heating costs is on its way to around 457,000 Scots on low incomes. Winter Heating Payment is an automatic, annual payment from Social Security Scotland. This year it is worth £58.75.
December Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid today
Eligible carers will receive a payment of £288.60 today (Friday 6 December).
Giving back is its own reward for colleagues
International Volunteer Day is earmarked as a time to celebrate those who give up their time to help others.
Action to combat funeral poverty during National Grief Awareness Week
Social Security Scotland is helping to combat funeral poverty by raising awareness about Funeral Support Payment during National Grief Awareness Week (2 - 8 Dec).
Celebrating Scottish Disability Sport Week
During Scottish Disability Sport Week, disabled people are encouraged to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them.
Helping young people move to Adult Disability Payment
We offer support for young people who get Child Disability Payment to help them apply for Adult Disability Payment as they get older.