Scottish Commission on Social Security

The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) is an independent public body that scrutinises and reports on regulations and the Charter.

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The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP has announced the reappointment of Marilyn Howard as a Member of the SCoSS board.

This reappointment will be for 4 years and will run from 01 February 2027 to 31 January 2031.

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In May, we hosted a webinar to share and discuss the key findings from our report. You can still watch the webinar here:
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Social Security Scotland's response to SCoSS's report on the experiences of people with communication needs accessing the social security system is now on our website. We are pleased to note that all 7 of our recommendations have been accepted or partially accepted.

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The response from Social Security Scotland can be viewed on the SCoSS website: https://t.co/VF8cYBACrS

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@TheSCoSS's August Audit Sub-Committee meeting minutes have been published and are available on our website: Audit Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes – August 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Security

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The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25. To read the report, please visit our website.

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SCoSS members are appearing at the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee from 9am this morning.

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@theSCoSS’s April meeting minutes have been published and are available on our website: Board Meeting Minutes – Board Meeting Minutes – April 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Security

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We are delighted to be at @CPAGScotland #WelfareRights2025 conference today. Come to our stall and say hello to our team!

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Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity

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You can read the full report on our website: https://t.co/4LOapaqKNq

[Scottish Commission on Social Security @TheSCoSS]

Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity

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Our report on the draft Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.

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These draft regulations amend the rules for certain benefits, requiring people moving from the rest of the UK to Scotland who receive a corresponding DWP benefit to submit a new application to Social Security Scotland.

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We have made a series of recommendations in response to draft regulations aiming to introduce a new Carer Additional Person Payment and improve Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment.

https://t.co/npYfHo2fAr

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Our report on the draft Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.

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The letter recommends, alongside these changes, that the Scottish Government identify more ways to offer information to people about financial support, including benefits like Universal Credit.

https://t.co/Jd553098Rr

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Our correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary on draft regulations removing tax credits from all relevant Scottish benefit regulations is now online.

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Thank you to the organisations who participated in a discussion with SCoSS members on the Carer Support Payment amendment regulations this morning. SCoSS is due to report on the regulations on 28 February 2025.

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