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  1. Advice for people applying for disability benefits

    People who are disabled, terminally ill or living with a long-term health condition face many extra costs.

  2. Festival-goers share how Young Carer Grant has helped them

    Paying for driving lessons, horse-riding and buying a new laptop for college were just some of the things young carers have been able to do using their Young Carer Grant.

  3. Support for families over summer

    The five family payments provided by Social Security Scotland can help families on low incomes get through the school holidays. The payments also provide year-round support and at key stages in a child’s life.

  4. Our suppliers help schools see the future

    High school pupils in Dundee are looking to the future after visits from Social Security Scotland suppliers Fujitsu and Mphasis. The technology companies have been running tailored technology events as part of their contracts with us.

  5. More than £6 billion paid to our clients since 2018

    We’ve delivered vital support to more than one million people in Scotland through our benefits since 2018. More than £6 billion has been paid to people who qualify for our payments, helping them to heat their homes, with the extra costs of being disabled.

  6. Help us spread the word this Carers Week

    This Carers Week (9 –15 June), we are urging carers across Scotland not to miss out on financial support that may be available to them.  

  7. Support for people living with dementia

    This Dementia Awareness Week (2 – 8 June 2025) we’re raising awareness of the support available for people living with dementia and their carers.

  8. Free support to apply for benefits

    Several third-party organisations are asking for a fee to help people apply for disability benefits on their behalf.

  9. Best Start Grant School Age Payment open for applications

    Best Start Grant School Age Payment is now open for applications until 28 February 2026.

  10. Scottish Child Payment is making a ‘massive difference’

    Michelle, a mother of three from Edinburgh has shared the impact Scottish Child Payment is having in her daughter’s life.

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