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Social Security Scotland

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We deliver social security with #DignityFairnessRespect. We can’t reply to client benefit queries here, get in touch at https://t.co/hFkI0Ibvxi

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New statistics show that as of 31 January 2026, 498,090 adults were receiving Adult Disability Payment. The benefit helps adults meet the extra needs they have as a result of disabilities/conditions. Read more: bit.ly/AdultDisabilit…
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We've made improvements to the support available for unpaid carers including 💚introducing a new payment for carers who look after more than one person 💚extending the time carers are supported if the person they look after dies Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/CarerImproveme…
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Unpaid carers who look after more than one person can now access additional support through @SocSecScot. Carer Additional Person Payment is the latest in a series of improvements to carer benefits. Read more: gov.scot/news/increased…
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Ending child poverty is our driving mission. Our new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan sets out how we'll help families across Scotland. From new support with childcare and boosting incomes to supporting families in their communities. Read more: gov.scot/news/new-packa…
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Financial support when you need it most. Harley encourages those that are eligible to apply for social security support. Help tackle stigma with our stakeholder toolkit: bit.ly/tackling-stigm…
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Our Young Carer Grant is over £390 for 16, 17, 18 and 19 year olds who look after someone around 16 hours per week. We caught up with Young Carers Manager, Lyndsey recently. She told us how young carers at @ysortit have used their grant⬇️ #YCAD2026 #YoungCarersActionDay
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Scottish social security payments are easing the cost-of-living burden for families. Watch to find out more about the impacts of the Five Family Payments, such as the Scottish Child Payment, from a parent in Edinburgh.
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We want to transform the support available for families. As part of our £50 million Whole Family Wellbeing Funding for 2026-27, we are delivering £5.8 million to charities and partners across Scotland. ℹ️gov.scot/news/support-t…
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As we prepare to launch Carer Additional Person Payment and make other improvements, some of our services will be unavailable this weekend. Online benefit applications and document upload service will be unavailable between 8am on 14 March until no later than 8am on 16 March.
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We’ve launched our Tackling Stigma Stakeholder Toolkit helping organisations across Scotland recognise and challenge stigma around accessing social security. Find all shareable resources here: bit.ly/tackling-stigm…
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Any one of us can face moments that change what we need. When that happens, support is here for you. Portia shares how that support helps her and her son when faced with stigma. Help us tackle stigma: bit.ly/TacklingStigma…
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Julie went from paediatric nurse to full‑time carer when her daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder and witnessed the stigma around social security first‑hand. There should be no stigma in getting help. Find out more: bit.ly/FinancialSuppo…
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Students who care for someone whilst in further education could be eligible for financial support from Social Security Scotland. Our online info event for student carers is part of National Student Money Week #NSMW26 Sign up via Eventbrite⬇️ bit.ly/StudentMoneyWe…
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