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News - 8 May 2024
Deaf Awareness Week: Supporting the deaf community in ScotlandIn Scotland, deafness is recognised as a disability and part of Deaf Awareness Week is to promote accessibility and remove barriers facing people with hearing loss. Social Security Scotland is committed to delivering a social security system which is inclusive and treats people with dignity, fairness and respect. People who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may be entitled to benefits and support services we provide.
News - 15 November 2022
44,000 children in Scotland receive Child Disability PaymentNearly 44,000 children in Scotland were receiving Child Disability Payment as of 30 September 2022. Almost 9,800 of these children were awarded the benefit after a direct application to Social Security Scotland while around 34,000 children were transferred to the benefit from Disability Living Allowance for children, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Guidance - 19 December 2023
The case transfer process from Disability Living Allowance for children (DLAC) to Child Disability Payment (CDP)The case transfer process from Disability Living Allowance for children (DLAC) to Child Disability Payment (CDP)
News - 18 October 2021
Online option favoured by 90% of Child Disability Payment applicantsAround 90 per cent of clients applied online during the first five weeks of the Child Disability Payment pilot, according to the latest official statistics.
Guidance - 24 March 2025
Decision making guideThe Decision Making Guide provides an interpretation on how to use the powers and rules. The interpretation of the legislation supports Social Security Scotland case managers during the Decision Making process for disability benefits.
News - 17 December 2021
Adult Disability Payment launch dates announcedThe Scottish Government’s next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022.
News - 26 October 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Applying for disability benefitsSadly, most of us know someone affected by breast cancer. In Scotland, every year around 4,800 people are diagnosed with breast cancer according to Breast Cancer Now.
Guidance - 18 December 2023
Non-disclosure of documents and information that could cause serious harm to physical or mental healthGuidance about disclosing documents that could cause serious harm to physical or mental health
Guidance - 12 December 2023
Non-disclosure of documents and information that could cause serious harm to physical or mental healthWhen the tribunal may prohibit the disclosure of a document or information to a person.