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Important changes to Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment
From 18 March 2026, the rules for Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment will change.
Increased financial help for carers
Financial support for unpaid carers in Scotland is being strengthened in recognition of their vital role.
Financial support for young carers
For this year’s Young Carers Action Day (11 March), we’re encouraging young carers to see what financial support they could be entitled to.
System improvements this weekend
Our online benefit applications and document upload service will be temporarily unavailable from 8am on Saturday 14 March until 8am on Monday 16 March.
Hundreds of thousands of people helped by winter heating payments
Our unique package of winter support has helped individuals, families and pensioners across Scotland with their heating bills this winter, with over 1,567,000 payments made.
Student carers could be eligible for financial support
This National Student Money Week (2 - 6 March 2026), unpaid carers in education are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to financial help from Social Security Scotland.
Tackling stigma around social security
Survey shows stigma could be holding people back from seeking support
Meeting us at Meet the Buyer Tayside
Social Security Scotland’s Procurement and Commercial team are looking forward to meeting local suppliers and businesses across Tayside as we continue to promote fair, transparent and inclusive procurement opportunities.
Disabled people and carers must take action to prevent loss of support
Disabled people and carers who move to Scotland from other parts of the UK must take action if they want to continue receiving certain benefits.
Pensioners encouraged to make the most of winter heating help
People who have not yet received their Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this winter are being encouraged to apply to receive support.