9 h. ago 'Staggering' staffing levels at Scotland's benefits agency revealed

Social Security Scotland’s staffing levels soar above those of the DWP despite the Scottish Government claiming it is reducing civil service headcount

Politics

66 h. ago Social Security Scotland helped over 63,000 people in South Lanarkshire receive money they were entitled to

People in the region are being urged to check for financial help.

Events

3 d. ago People in North Lanarkshire urged to check if they are eligible for financial support

Social Security Scotland helped over 75,000 people in the area receive the money they were entitled to in financial year 2024/25.

Politics

6 d. ago Government changes could help 'over 500,000' people and Universal Credit recipients

The scheme is designed to help children from low-income backgrounds to access nutritious food while they learn

Politics

1 week ago More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants transferred to devolved agency

Social Security Scotland now provides the vast majority of the payments north of the border.

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas at the food bank, the cost of living crisis hasn't gone away

"Five years ago, we helped just under 5,000 people a year. And for the last three years, we've helped about 20,000."

Economics

3 w. ago People urged to apply for up to £2,000 energy bill help this winter

Extra support may be available for households with any supplier through the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

3 w. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people making a claim for up to £749 each month

Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

Economics

last month Christmas warning to people using National Entitlement Card for free bus travel

Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.

Events

last month Payment warning to pensioners in Scotland due up to £305 heating help this month

Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts from this month.

Economics