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DMG Memo 6/23 This Memo provides guidance on changes made by The Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (DisabilityLiving Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. These regulations come into force on 7 July […]

Some people may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from their National Insurance records, which could affect their State Pension – find out what this means, and what the government

Published 30 June 2023  Action plan to ensure Scottish Welfare Fund reaches those in most need. Improvements to the way crisis support is delivered in Scotland are set out in a

Opened 3 Jul 2023 – Closes 11 Sep 2023 Overview Certain social security powers, including industrial injuries benefits, were devolved from the UK Government to the Scottish Government through the Scotland Act

A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess what their skills mean for their careers and futures. The

COSLA has published No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) local authority data highlighting the crucial role of local government in preventing destitution. As co-owners of the Ending Destitution Together Strategy with Scottish Government, COSLA

Mind and CPAG proudly announce the first edition of the Mental Health and Benefits Handbook in print. This new handbook includes an overview of various mental health symptoms, gives guidance

The publication earlier this year of the Health and Disability White Paper has understandably caused a lot of worry among people who are seriously ill or disabled, and people and services that

Published 29 June 2023 How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance. If

Published on: 27 June 2023 Digital aspects of universal credit (UC) routinely lead to wrong amounts being awarded to claimants – often the most vulnerable – and to breaches of rule-of-law principles,