304 results found for "adult disability payment"
Guidance - 2 May 2023
Supporting information: Third sector organisations fee claim guidanceGuidance to help third sector organisations complete a fee claim form for providing supporting information
News - 15 February 2024
New guidance on terminal illness to support benefit applicationsNew Scottish Government guidance has been published on how doctors and nurses can help their terminally ill patients get financial help.
News - 24 June 2025
More than £6 billion paid to our clients since 2018We’ve delivered vital support to more than one million people in Scotland through our benefits since 2018. More than £6 billion has been paid to people who qualify for our payments, helping them to heat their homes, with the extra costs of being disabled and feeding their families.
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 - 7 October 2024
Financial support to help families of disabled children heat their homesAn annual payment of £251.50 to help families with extra energy costs is on its way to an estimated 32,000 children and young people across Scotland.
Guidance - 10 September 2025
Entitlement to CDPIndividuals must meet certain criteria to be entitled to CDP.