63 results found for "adult disability payment factsheet"
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 - 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.
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.