News from the Scottish Government
Around 90,000 carers are set to receive Carer’s Allowance Supplement this June – an additional payment of £293.50. The payment is extra money for people who receive Carer Support Payment […]
Carer’s Allowance Supplement to be paid this June Read More »
April 2025 A guide to claiming ADP for people with a disability or long-term health condition Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for people in Scotland between the age
Adult Disability Payment: A Guide to the Benefit Read More »
Summary The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) grants individuals the right to access recorded information held by Scottish public authorities. Under FOISA, public authorities must disclose requested information
The right to know: freedom of information in Scotland Read More »
Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and personality disorders can impact people’s daily lives in several ways including additional costs to seek treatment. Child Disability Payment, Adult Disability Payment, and Pension Age
Supporting clients with mental health conditions Read More »
Over half a million people get payments for winter 2024/2025 Last winter over half a million children and families across Scotland enjoyed warmer homes after receiving a total of £37.3million
£37.3 million winter heating help paid to people in Scotland Read More »
April 28, 2025 Welcome progress to reduce child poverty has been made by the Scottish Government since the introduction of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, which has driven action
April 23, 2025 Our social security system is a public service and a basic human right that should secure the wellbeing of everyone in society. However, rather than preventing and
Briefing: Scottish Government debate on UK Government Welfare Reforms Read More »
April 23, 2025 Our social security system is a public service and a basic human right that should secure the wellbeing of everyone in society. The Scottish Government is consulting on
Nationwide roll out completed with the new benefit extended to 14 more areas Pension Age Disability Payment is now open for applications across Scotland. The national rollout follows successful pilots
Pension age disability payment now open for applications across the whole of Scotland Read More »
The Scottish Government has expanded the pilot for new claims to Pension Age Disability Payment. This is their replacement for DWP’s Attendance Allowance, and will expand to the following 13
Pension Age Disability Payment – new claim pilot expansion Read More »
