Social Security Scotland

Earlier this year, we made several improvements to the support available for unpaid carers including Carer Additional Person Payment - a new payment for carers who look after more than one person.

Watch our video to find out more about carer benefits ⬇️

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Tonight we are lighting a candle in remembrance of babies gone too soon.

Funeral Support Payment and Best Start Pregnancy and Baby Payment are available for people who get certain benefits.

speak to one of our specially trained advisors on our freephone 0800 182 2222

Child Winter Heating Payment will be paid from week commencing 5 October.

Eligible children and young people who get qualifying disability benefits will receive £265.50 automatically.

The payment is only available in Scotland.

We’ve launched our consultation on Social Security Scotland’s first Gaelic Language Plan and we’re keen to have your input. The consultation closes on Friday 6 November.

Have your say at: consult.gov.scot/social-securit…

Our Client Space in Dundee will be open Friday 2 October from 9am - 12pm and closed on Monday 5 October due to the local holiday.

This is not a bank holiday and will not affect any payments.