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Social Security Scotland We are the agency responsible for the delivery of devolved social security benefits in Scotland.

Back in March, Scottish Carer Supplement replaced Carer’s Allowance Supplement for people who get paid Carer Support Pay...
17/10/2026

Back in March, Scottish Carer Supplement replaced Carer’s Allowance Supplement for people who get paid Carer Support Payment.

This extra payment is paid alongside your Carer Support Payment at a rate of £11.70 per week – meaning this extra support is paid more regularly and consistently.

Tonight we are lighting a candle in remembrance of babies gone too soon.The death of a baby is one of the hardest things...
15/10/2026

Tonight we are lighting a candle in remembrance of babies gone too soon.

The death of a baby is one of the hardest things anyone can go through and financial worries can make it even more difficult.

Funeral Support Payment and Best Start Pregnancy and Baby Payment are available for people who get certain benefits. The payments don't have to be applied for straight away, you have up to 6 months.

To speak to one of our specially trained advisors about what help is available call freephone 0800 182 2222 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

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If you’re applying for disability benefits, providing supporting information with your application can help us make deci...
14/10/2026

If you’re applying for disability benefits, providing supporting information with your application can help us make decisions faster.

Often people have the supporting information we need to hand but do not realise it.

Supporting information includes things like:

➡ medical reports
➡ a social care assessment
➡ a prescription list
➡ test results

13/10/2026

Pension Age Disability Payment is for disabled people or those with a long-term health condition that means they need help looking after themselves or supervision to stay safe.

It is available to people of State Pension age and is also available to pensioners who are terminally ill.

Find out more at mygov.scot/pensiondisability

We provide free support if you're applying for benefits provided by The Scottish Government▪️ Phone and webchat with our...
12/10/2026

We provide free support if you're applying for benefits provided by The Scottish Government

▪️ Phone and webchat with our Client Advisers
▪️ Video appointments from your home
▪️ In-person support from our teams across Scotland
▪️ Independent advocacy from Advocacy.scot

09/10/2026

Sharon speaks about the support she received from Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre.

Your local centre can help with things like creating support plans and carer statements, emotional support, activities and more.

08/10/2026

Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting your family. It's a weekly payment of £28.20 that you can get for every child you look after who's under 16 years of age.

Find out more: mygov.scot/scottishchildpayment

Our 5 family payments help people who get Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits to manage the costs of raising a...
07/10/2026

Our 5 family payments help people who get Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits to manage the costs of raising a family.

Our payments can be spent on anything you need to help with family costs.

Find out more: mygov.scot/familypayments

Child Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland. It gets paid automatically to children and young people who ...
06/10/2026

Child Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland.

It gets paid automatically to children and young people who are under 19 years old and get one of the following qualifying benefits:

🔸 highest rate of the care component of Child Disability Payment
🔸 highest rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance for children
🔸 enhanced rate of the daily living component of Adult Disability Payment
🔸 enhanced daily living component of Personal Independence Payment

05/10/2026

We deliver 18 benefits, supporting people across Scotland.
Find out more at: mygov.scot/benefits

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