The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

People can apply for new disability payment before getting a confirmed medical diagnosis

Someone with a physical or mental health condition waiting for a diagnosis can apply for a benefit worth up to £627 a month.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

DWP one off payments Glaswegians can claim this March to help with cost of living

If you are in need of financial help, you could be eligible for an extra cash boots - and some you may not even have to apply for Check out below what you could get this month to help with rising energy bills.

Glasgow Live · Mar 3, 2023

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

Backdated payments for Adult or Child Disability Payment are calculated from the date that the person first applied.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

New update for people on PIP due to move to devolved disability payment this year

Social Security Scotland has issued important advice for existing claimants on PIP or DLA due to transfer from DWP.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Glaswegians urged to claim heating support payments amid ongoing cost of living crisis - how to claim

People living in Glasgow can still claim help for their heating bills. However, there are certain criteria you will have to meet. Here's what help is available and everything you need to know.

Glasgow Live · Feb 25, 2023

New £50 winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts this week

Around 400,000 Scottish households will automatically receive the annual lump sum which replaces Cold Weather Payments.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Renfrewshire parents urged to check benefit eligibility as thousands miss out

The Best Start Food programme gives new parents up to £36 for each child every four weeks.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

New Adult Disability Payment online sample form could help people claim up to £156 each week

A successful claim for the devolved disability benefit could help with daily living and mobility costs.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

People on new disability payment may be eligible for huge range of benefit top-ups and discounts

The devolved benefit is expected to replace PIP for all claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Scottish mum with Multiple Sclerosis slams 'barbaric and discriminatory' benefits rules

The Scottish Government are proposing a new rule which disqualifies anyone who can walk further than 20m from the higher rate of mobility benefits but people living with MS have slammed the rule.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 20, 2023