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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
More than £300 of support for primary school children
People urged to apply for School Age Payment before February deadline
People urged to check for financial help
People across Scotland Scotland are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for financial support.
Disability and carer benefit transfers completed
More than 700,000 disability and carer benefit awards have been transferred to Social Security Scotland.
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.