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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Start Grant School Age Payment open for applications
Best Start Grant School Age Payment is now open for applications until 28 February 2026.
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.
A summer payment to around 90,000 carers
Carer’s Allowance Supplement to be paid this June.
Supporting clients with mental health conditions
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to one of our colleagues who is a former mental health nurse about the ways we support clients with mental health conditions.