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Supporting people with dementia and their carers
This World Alzheimer's Day (Sunday 21 September), we're highlighting the financial support available to people living with dementia, their families and carers.
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Student carers urged not to miss out on vital financial support
As thousands of students begin their college or university studies, those with caring roles are being urged to check they’re getting all the financial help they’re entitled to.
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System improvements this weekend
Our online benefit applications and document upload service will be temporarily unavailable from 6pm on Friday 12 September until 8am on Monday 15 September.
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Pension Age Winter Heating Payments to begin in November
This winter at least 880,000 pensioners across Scotland are set to receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment to help with heating their home.
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Staying safe from winter heating scams
With the winter months approaching, there have been reports in the media of scam text messages being sent to people in Scotland asking them to apply for our winter heating payments.
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Adult Disability Payment transfer complete
Almost 350,000 disabled people who were getting Personal Independence Payment have had their benefit awards successfully transferred to Social Security Scotland.
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Over 100,000 families of disabled children getting financial support in Scotland
Families in Scotland have received over £1.2bn in vital financial support to help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child or young person.
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Beware scam texts and emails
Recent news reports have highlighted concerns about scam texts being sent to people in Scotland. Some recent messages have told people they are about to miss out on help with their heating bills.
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Path to Civil Service success
The #NoWrongPath campaign aims to highlight the different career options available to young people and show them exam results are not the only way to unlock their future.
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Parents and carers urged to apply for back-to-school support worth over £300
With the end of the summer holidays fast approaching, parents and carers whose children are reaching school age are being urged to apply for School Age Payment - back-to-school support worth over £300.