Scottish Government

Published22 Jul 2026 Carers can take a temporary break from their caring role – for a holiday, a hospital stay, or other reasons – and continue to receive their carer benefits during that time, regardless of how long they’ve been in a caring role. During the summer holidays, carers are being reminded they no longer […]

Published6 Aug 2026 We have introduced additional ways to communicate with our clients, telling people when they can expect a phone call to reduce the chance of missing an important update about their application or benefit. From August 2026, more clients will receive a text message shortly before a scheduled phone call from Social Security

Citizens Advice Scotland says demand for advice about Adult Disability Payment (ADP) remains high, especially where people are challenging decisions, dealing with reviews, or struggling with mobility assessments. Key points Main concerns raised 1. Review decisions are causing hardship CAS says some ADP review decisions are inaccurate or unpredictable. When awards are reduced or stopped,

New help for people fleeing a crisis Social Security Scotland has introduced new, long-term rules to help people who come to Scotland because of a crisis in another country.  These rules make it easier and quicker for people to get the support they need when they arrive. They replace the need for special emergency laws each

Financial help available for funerals during winter. Those who lose someone over the winter months are encouraged to apply for support to help with funeral costs. Funeral Support Payment is delivered by Social Security Scotland and is available to people living in Scotland who receive certain benefits. The payment can help cover some of the

People urged to apply for School Age Payment before February deadline. Parents and carers in Scotland have until midnight on 28 February 2026 to apply for over £300 of support for children when they are old enough to start primary school. School Age Payment is worth £319.80 for each child to help with the cost of preparing

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

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