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Guidance - 19 December 2023

Who can make an application for Child Disability Payment (CDP).

News - 26 October 2023

Sadly, 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

How rules for CDP are applied to deciding if the individual meets the residence and presence criteria.

In this fifth edition of our newsletter, we will be sharing some updates from our projects, our accessibility offers and tell you about some research coming up in 2023. Thank you to all of our members who have taken part in our research projects.

News - 7 June 2024

During Carer’s Week, Social Security Scotland is urging unpaid carers to check if they are eligible for financial support, including our Young Carer Grant, Carer’s Allowance Supplement and Carer Support Payment.

Guidance - 19 December 2023

Age criteria required for a client to get Child Disability Payment

News - 5 May 2025

Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to break down the stigma and taboos surrounding talking about death and dying. It runs from 5 to 11 May. One of the hardest things to talk about when a friend or relative dies is how to pay for the funeral. People in Scotland who need help paying for a funeral, and who get Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits, can apply for Funeral Support Payment.

News - 17 May 2024

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Maureen Brown, Senior Practitioner at Social Security Scotland. Her role is to support the team who process and make decisions about applications for disability benefits from people with mental health conditions.