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A helping hand for carers
A new resource has been developed to highlight the wide range of support available for carers.
Document upload service temporarily unavailable
Our document upload service will be temporarily unavailable from 7:30am on Saturday 26 April until 8am on Monday 28 April.
Pension Age Disability Payment available nationwide
National roll-out of new Scottish benefit for pensioners.
Supporting veterans back to work
Facing difficult situations is a part of everyday life for military personnel serving on the front line. But life on the home front and preparing to leave the Armed Forces altogether presents its own set of challenges.
Highlighting help on National Single Parents Day
Thousands of single parents are being offered a helping hand on National Single Parents Day (21 March), thanks to a link-up between One Parent Families Scotland and Social Security Scotland.
Mum of three shares her caring story to son Ellis
Mum of three Lorna Leggatt lives in Strathaven with her youngest son 26-year-old Ellis, who has additional support needs. She shares details of when she first realised she was both a mum and carer.
Help for pregnant women and children highlighted on World Health Day
Social Security Scotland is putting the spotlight on its Best Start Foods and Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment on World Health Day, 7 April 2025.
Change to earnings limit for carers
More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment.
Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance in Scotland
Carer's Allowance, which is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has been replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland.
Social security payments are increasing
Scottish Government benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland are increasing by 1.7%.