Social Security Scotland

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New statistics show that as of 30 April 2026, 504,710 people were receiving Adult Disability Payment.

The benefit helps people meet the extra needs they have as a result of disabilities/conditions. Read more: https://t.co/YdK2Jblxfk

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New statistics show that 185,895 people were being supported by Pension Age Disability Payment at the end of April 2026. Read more at: https://t.co/9C1KZXsveE

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Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing @S_A_Somerville visited @CentralCarers today, during #CarersWeek

She saw first hand how important it is that carers access support locally as well as check if they could be eligible for benefits like Carer Support Payment.

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People can still apply for our benefits online at any time and find answers to most questions at https://t.co/Af3NyhfqS4

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Our phonelines and webchat will be closed on Monday 15 June. They will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 16 June.

Payments are not affected. People due a payment on Monday 15 June, should usually receive it by the end of the day.

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Our Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of over £400 for young carers aged 16 to 19 in Scotland.

Find shareable social media content, flyers, posters and factsheets in many languages and help us spread the word to eligible young carers 🔽

#CarersWeek

https://t.co/Minhwb2ewp

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Latest figures show that over £2.1 million has been paid to over 6,600 young people moving into employment with Job Start Payment.

Read more: https://t.co/M7pXo3RAZw

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Latest Funeral Support Payment statistics to 31 March 2026 published.

Read more: https://t.co/138UACYQiP

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It’s #CarersWeek, and we’re encouraging carers across Scotland to find out more about the financial support they could be entitled to including our new Carer Additional Person Payment.

Read more⬇️

https://t.co/3yxmsjA1og

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Our Chief Executive @DaveMWallace speaking at the @CPAGScotland conference today to highlight social security support.

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@adviceprocm @FinanciallyIncl @SocSecScot @TrussellScot @S_A_Somerville @scotgov Next we hear from @DaveMWallace director of @SocSecScot - who talks about importance of removing stigma: 'Any one of us, at any time, may need support from the social security system' #WelfareRights2026

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The latest official Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Foods statistics to 31 March.

Scottish Child Payment: https://t.co/iSBagMsIb9
Best Start Foods: https://t.co/6ET0k5AqrS

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Our online benefit applications and document upload service will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 29 May until 8am on Monday 1 June for essential improvements.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Financial support is available for people living with dementia and the people who care for them.

#DementiaActionWeek

Read more on our website⬇️
https://t.co/g744xe3kIp

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Meet the new Cabinet ⬇

Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by @scotparl and approved by His Majesty King Charles III.

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Our phonelines and webchat will be closed on Monday 25 May because of the bank holiday. They will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 26 May.

People can still apply for our benefits online and find answers to most questions at https://t.co/Af3NyhfqS4

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Because of the bank holiday, people who are due a payment on Monday 25 May will usually receive it by the end of Friday 22 May.

Best Start Food payments are not affected.

All other payment dates will stay the same. More at: https://t.co/wbaWtwpks7

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New statistics show that over 120,000 children and young people have been supported by Child Disability Payment.

Read the full publication at: https://t.co/QXRPVDlbOr

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Our package of winter heating support helps individuals, families and older people to heat their homes during the colder months.

Latest figures show that over 1.57 million payments were made last winter.

Full stats at https://t.co/QXRPVDlbOr

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New statistics show that 63,475 people were being supported by Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance at the end of March 2026. Read more at: https://t.co/z5yWx7sOqW

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As of 31 March, 13,080 young carers had received our Young Carer Grant.

The payment is worth over £400 and can be applied for annually when carers are aged 16, 17, 18 and 19 - a little something for those who give a lot💛

Read the full publication⬇️
https://t.co/abfeLIPMEL