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Statistics

Collection of Official Statistics published by Social Security Scotland.

News - 5 August 2024

Reviewing previous Personal Independence Payments

People getting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from DWP can ask for their award to be reviewed if they were told people their mobility award could not increase because they had reached State Pension age before 29 November 2020. 

Guidance - 15 December 2023

Chief Medical Officer's guidance for clinicians completing a BASRiS form

This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.

News - 20 November 2023

£641 million in support paid out across 13 benefits in 2022-2023

Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which show that it made £641 million in direct payments across 13 benefits from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.  

News - 22 August 2025

Over 100,000 families of disabled children getting financial support in Scotland

Families in Scotland have received over £1.2bn in vital financial support to help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child or young person.

News - 28 November 2024

Celebrating Scottish Disability Sport Week

During Scottish Disability Sport Week, disabled people are encouraged to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them.

Guidance - 19 December 2023

Introduction

Read this guidance to find out more about Child Disability Payment (CDP) for individuals who are 16 years and older.

News - 2 May 2025

£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.

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