32 results found for "independent advocacy"
News - 15 September 2023
Recognising British Sign Language in ScotlandAs part of our commitment to delivering a social security system which is inclusive and treats people with dignity, fairness and respect, we offer extra support to those accessing and applying for social security.
News - 29 August 2022
Adult Disability Payment opens for applications nationwideAdult Disability Payment opens for new applications across Scotland. The national rollout follows successful pilots in 13 local authority areas, which began in March.
News - 20 June 2022
Rollout of Adult Disability PaymentRollout of Adult Disability Payment People in Angus, and North and South Lanarkshire can now apply.
News - 20 February 2023
Local delivery service makes social security more accessibleIn person support for people applying for benefits available across the country
News - 29 June 2023
Providing social security support for deafblind peopleDeafblind Awareness Week (Monday 26 June – Sunday 2 July) is an annual event promoting the care of people living with sight and hearing loss.
News - 19 December 2022
Face-to-face support for benefit applications available across ScotlandSocial Security Scotland is celebrating one year of providing in-person support to access its benefits. Its free local delivery service is available in every local authority in Scotland.
News - 1 February 2023
Celebrating Dignity Action DayDignity Action Day aims to ensure people who use care services are treated as individuals and are given choice, control and a sense of purpose in their daily lives. People who access our benefits could be care service users, and we are committed to making sure that we give people choice and control over the way they interact with our service.
News - 17 April 2024
New disability benefit for pensionersFive council areas named as first to get Pension Age Disability Payment
News - 19 June 2023
Social Security Scotland opens new accessible space in DundeeSocial Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville formally opened a new public-facing space in Social Security Scotland’s Head Office, Agnes Husband House, in Dundee.
Guidance - 29 August 2022
Case transfer guide: Working Age Disability Living Allowance to Adult Disability PaymentGuidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on DLA in Scotland transferring to Adult Disability Payment