News from the Scottish Government
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 »
From 24 March 2025, the remaining Disability Living Allowance claims for customers aged 18 or over and living in Scotland started to transfer to Social Security Scotland. Social Security Scotland
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Social Security Scotland’s Supporting Information Stakeholder Events Read More »
More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment. More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect
Change to earnings limit for carers Read More »
The forms of assistance that are uprated by the regulations are – The accompanying Policy Note also highlights: Young Carers Grant, Scottish Child Payment, Funeral Support Payment, Best Start Grants,
Uprating of benefits in Scotland 2025/2026 Read More »
March 18, 2025 The UK Government has announced reforms to health and disability benefits. This blog looks at how the proposals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could affect Scotland. PIP was devolved
Disability Benefit Reform – implications for Scotland Read More »
Published 11 March 2025 Social Security Scotland has started the transfer of 169,000 benefit awards. Pension Age Disability Payment is replacing Attendance Allowance in Scotland. Social Security Scotland has
Pension Age Disability Payment replaces Attendance Allowance Read More »
