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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

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.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

'Not good enough': John Swinney hits back at Tory attacks on Scottish benefit system

JOHN Swinney hit back at the Scottish Tory leader’s criticism of the “soaring benefits bill”, accusing Russell Findlay of not setting out…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

UK Government 'must take humane Scottish approach to disability payments'

A PROMINENT disability campaigner has called for the UK Government to take the “more humane” approach Scotland is taking with disability…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025

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Social Security Scotland is 'shining example of what we can do with independence'

SCOTLAND’S approach to social security based on "dignity, fairness and respect" is a “shining example” of how the country could…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit replacing DLA

Here is everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit set to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Devolved Scottish welfare agency delivered nearly £2bn in benefits, accounts show

THE devolved welfare agency Social Security Scotland delivered benefits worth nearly £2 billion in the last financial year ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

'Highly partisan': FM slates Gordon Brown over social security comments

HUMZA Yousaf has branded Gordon Brown’s criticism of Social Security Scotland as “highly partisan”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023

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Expectant parents urged to apply for grants as 'baby boom' months approach

EXPECTANT parents are being urged to apply for payments they are entitled to at the earliest opportunity as Scotland enters its “baby boom”…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland and is worth up to £691 each month.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023

People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

People with diabetes in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Older people could see mobility element included in new State Pension age disability benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for more than 127,000 pensioners living in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

New claims for PIP have been replaced by Adult Disability Payment in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Check your eligibility for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £172 each week

Adult Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for PIP in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

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Nottingham Post · Jun 21, 2023

Top PIP conditions providing almost 3m people with up to £172 each week

The statistics from DWP for PIP conditions show an increase in the number of people claiming for Psychiatric Disorders, which is now 1,221,883

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023

Top five PIP conditions providing more than 2.8m people with up to £172 each week

Over 540 health conditions are supporting 3.3 million people across Scotland, England and Wales.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

People under State Pension age living with Parkinson's could be due up to £691 each month

Nearly 16,000 people are receiving extra financial support to help with the neurological condition.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

People with back or joint pain could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

More than one million people are receiving support for 87 different musculoskeletal conditions.

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Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

People on Carer's Allowance due £270 lump sum last week can now report payment missing

What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

New update on devolved PIP-style disability payment processing times for people due decision

New claims for Adult Disability Payment are taking four months to process, but some take longer.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Older people nearing State Pension age making new claim for PIP could be given 10-year payment award

More than half a million people claiming their State Pension are also in receipt of PIP or ADP.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

There are now 3.3m people claiming PIP with thousands more on Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Five PIP need-to-knows for every person making a new claim this summer

DWP has released four new PIP videos on YouTube to help new claimants.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Take PIP test online to find out level of award you could be due before making new claim

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £107 and £691 every four weeks.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

People making new claim for PIP or ADP can do one thing to improve chances of successful award

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week.

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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

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

'Not good enough': John Swinney hits back at Tory attacks on Scottish benefit system

UK Government 'must take humane Scottish approach to disability payments'

Social Security Scotland is 'shining example of what we can do with independence'

Everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit replacing DLA

Devolved Scottish welfare agency delivered nearly £2bn in benefits, accounts show

'Highly partisan': FM slates Gordon Brown over social security comments

Expectant parents urged to apply for grants as 'baby boom' months approach

PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

Older people could see mobility element included in new State Pension age disability benefit

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

Check your eligibility for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £172 each week

Top PIP conditions providing almost 3m people with up to £172 each week

Top five PIP conditions providing more than 2.8m people with up to £172 each week

People under State Pension age living with Parkinson's could be due up to £691 each month

People with back or joint pain could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

People on Carer's Allowance due £270 lump sum last week can now report payment missing

New update on devolved PIP-style disability payment processing times for people due decision

Older people nearing State Pension age making new claim for PIP could be given 10-year payment award

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Five PIP need-to-knows for every person making a new claim this summer

Take PIP test online to find out level of award you could be due before making new claim

People making new claim for PIP or ADP can do one thing to improve chances of successful award

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New update on devolved PIP-style disability payment processing times for people due decision