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Pension Age Disability Payment is replacing Attendance Allowance in Scotland
Attendance Allowance, which is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is being replaced by Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland.
Our Community Benefits deliver for everyone
Foodbank donations, providing jobs for disadvantaged people and graduate apprenticeships are just some of the actions our suppliers have undertaken through their work with us.
People warned to stay aware of winter heating payment scams
Our winter heating payments helped over half a million families warm their homes last year.
Thousands of carers’ benefits transferred
Around 118,000 unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social Security Scotland’s Carer Support Payment.
Winter heating payment reminder for pensioners
People of State Pension age are being reminded that they will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from Social Security Scotland this winter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.