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Section 8 Delay Raises Concerns Over Avoidable ADP Appeal Backlogs

Published: 28 January 2026For welfare rights and money advice professionals Frontline advisers may soon see changes to the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) appeals process, following renewed pressure on the Scottish Government to commence key legislative provisions aimed at reducing unnecessary delays. The Social Justice and Social Security Committee has formally written to the Cabinet Secretary

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UK Poverty 2026

Date published: 27 January 2026 This report sets out the nature of poverty in the UK, and evaluates changes under the last Conservative-led Government. It also sets out the scale of action necessary for the current Government to deliver the change it has promised. This report studies a range of data sources and published insights

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Age UK says we must do more as a country to tackle poverty in later life

Published on 14 January 2026 With 1.9 million pensioners already living in poverty the Charity fears that unless something changes, the numbers will pass the two million mark in the next few years As winter bites, Age UK’s Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight campaign urges older people to check if they are entitled to extra financial support

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Community-based advice reduces stigma and improves wellbeing

Delivering money and welfare rights advice in community settings positively impacts individuals’ financial wellbeing, finds a new report from the Improvement Service. This is particularly true for people who are less likely to engage with services delivered in more traditional settings. The report, Community-based Advice Provision in Scotland, looks at how councils are supporting individuals to

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People urged to check for financial help

Social security support can make a difference to lives. Social Security Scotland helped over 960,000 people receive the money they were entitled to in financial year 2024/25. The organisation now delivers 17 benefit payments, including support for families on low incomes, disabled people, pensioners, young people looking for work and unpaid carers. There is also financial help

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£10m emergency support for families

Two-child limit mitigation funding for 2025-26 reinvested to tackle child poverty. More support will be available to families and households to help cover the cost of life’s essentials and to deal with emergencies. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that £10 million originally earmarked in 2025-26 to support the two-child limit mitigation payment in Scotland

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Boost your knowledge with TV Licensing training for money advisors

Register now for our upcoming training sessions for frontline Money Advisors    Start 2026 by refreshing your knowledge with our tailored training for frontline money advisors. Our free online training sessions will help you support clients on TV Licensing matters, including: Affordable payment options like the Simple Payment Plan Free licences for over-75s on Pension

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