Social Security Scotland
We're an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for managing the benefits that are devolved to Scotland.
We put dignity, fairness and respect at the heart of everything we do.
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News
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Annual Report highlights impact of social security support
Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-26 have been published, setting out how social security support is helping people across Scotland.
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Seven years supporting Scotland’s young carers
This week marks Young Carer Grant’s seventh anniversary.
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More than £2,600 available to help families
Giving children the best start in life
Events
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MSP/MP Caseworker drop-in session
Social Security Scotland is hosting a series of drop-in sessions for MSP and Scottish MP caseworkers.
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Funeral Support Payment information session
As part of National Grief Awareness Week, Social Security Scotland are hosting stakeholder information events on Funeral Support Payment.
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MSP/MP Caseworker drop-in session
Social Security Scotland is hosting a series of drop-in sessions for MSP and Scottish MP caseworkers.
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