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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.
Five years of Scottish Child Payment
This weekend marks five years of Scottish Child Payment.
More than 1.5 million winter heating payments made
Over 1.5 million winter heating payments, including more than a million payments to older people, have been made so far this winter.
Terminally-ill patients need more than treatment
Social Security Scotland’s approach to terminal illness represents a more compassionate system – one that clinicians could actively champion says Social Security Scotland’s Chief Medical Advisor, Professor Paul Knight.
Support towards funeral costs
Financial help available for funerals during winter