Publications

Official statistics have been published for Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods for the period from December 2018 to 28 February 2021.

Official statistics have been published on Child Winter Heating Assistance for 2020-2021.

Official statistics have been published on Social Security Scotland’s Client Diversity and Equalities analysis covering the period 1 June to 30 November 2020.

The data presented in this publication are taken from information held on the Scottish Government’s Human Resources (HR) system. This system is managed by the Scottish Government and is shared with Social Security Scotland and other Executive Agencies. Social Security Scotland also share the same terms and conditions of employment as the Scottish Government.

Quarterly statistics for Personal Independence Payment in Scotland. Statistics include registrations and cases with entitlement. Further breakdowns are available at https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/

High level information on Young Carer Grant, including statistics on the number of applications received, processed and authorised, as well as the value of payments made up to 31 January 2021.

High level information on funeral support payments. This includes statistics on the number of applications received, processed and authorised. It also includes the value of payments made up to 31 December 2020.

Summary statistics for Carer's Allowance Supplement, October eligibility date 2020 and Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Severe Disablement Allowance at August 2020.

This publication provides information on applications for Scottish Child Payment from 9 November to 31 December 2020. It therefore includes figures for approximately seven weeks of applications.