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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.
Ken wants people to know more about the Deaf community
When Ken O’Neill walks through the doors of Social Security Scotland he’s not just walking into his workplace, he’s entering a different world.
Dying Matters Awareness Week highlights help for funerals
Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to break down the stigma and taboos surrounding talking about death and dying. It runs from 5 to 11 May.
£37.3million winter heating help paid to people in Scotland
Last winter over half a million children and families across Scotland enjoyed warmer homes after receiving a total of £37.3million towards their heating bills from Social Security Scotland.