304 results found for "adult disability payment"
News - 19 September 2023
Caring about young people’s mental healthYouth Mental Health Day, marked every 19 September, is a day that reminds us how crucial it is to take care of the emotional wellbeing of young people. We are urging young people to check if they are eligible for our benefits that could provide valuable support if they have mental health conditions.
News - 14 March 2025
£9 million paid out in Funeral Support PaymentBetween April 2024 and 31 December 2024, £9million in Funeral Support Payment was paid to enable people to pay their respects to their loved ones with dignity and meaning. Funeral Support Payment is available to people in Scotland who get Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits and need help towards the cost of a funeral. It can be used towards funeral costs for a baby, a child or an adult. This includes stillborn babies.
Guidance - 22 April 2022
Supporting information: Third sector organisations guidance for supporting information requestsGuidance to help third sector organisations complete a request for supporting information
Resources - 24 March 2025
Case transfer guide: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Scottish Adult Disability living Allowance (Scottish Adult DLA)Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults getting DLA in Scotland, transferring to Scottish Adult DLA.
News - 4 December 2024
Action to combat funeral poverty during National Grief Awareness WeekSocial Security Scotland is helping to combat funeral poverty by raising awareness about Funeral Support Payment during National Grief Awareness Week (2 - 8 Dec).
News - 29 May 2024
Dignity, fairness and respect making a difference in North LanarkshireCabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville visited Forgewood Community Centre in Motherwell ahead of the rollout of Carer Support Payment in North Lanarkshire in June.