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Scots urged to speak out about social security in a bid to stop benefits stigma

Scots are being urged to talk about benefits to their friends and family – with social security minister Ben Macpherson saying such conversations could help reduce the stigma associate with claiming help. Mr Macpherson added that talking to friends ...

05 Oct 2022 at 11:30

Scotland

Delivery of social security benefits praised but ‘substantial risks remain’

The delivery of social security benefits in Scotland has been praised in a new report – but “substantial” risks remain. The report, published by Audit Scotland on Thursday, notes that “new and complex” benefits have been launched by the Scottish ...

19 May 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Applications for new adult disability payment open in pilot areas

The new disability payment for adults has opened for applications from people living in three pilot areas. The Adult Disability Payment will be administered through Social Security Scotland and will replace the Personal Independence Payment ...

21 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Views are sought on new benefit for unpaid carers

The Scottish Government is opening a consultation on plans for a new benefit for unpaid carers. The benefit will be called Scottish Carer’s Assistance and will replace the DWP’s Carer’s Allowance. Ministers in Edinburgh say it will support ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Scottish Government to increase some benefits by 6%

Some benefits in Scotland will be upped by 6% under Scottish Government plans. The Job Start Payment, Young Carer’s Grant, Funeral Support, Best Start Grant, Carer’s Allowance Supplement and Child Winter Heading Assistance will all rise ...

16 Mar 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

More than £3m paid to Scots families in Child Disability Payment since launch

A new benefit payment made to children with disabilities is “already making a difference” to families, with some £3.25 million paid out since its launch. The Scottish Government estimated that as of March 31 2022 a total of 3,050 ...

17 May 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

Advocacy service set up to support disabled Scots

A new advocacy service funded by the Scottish Government has been set up to help disabled Scots. Delivered by the VoiceAbility charity, the independent service will be available to anyone who identifies as disabled and requires ...

31 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Government ‘abandoning’ unpaid carers, says Scottish Labour

The increase in the six-monthly allowances paid to unwaged carers will not be permanent, Labour has claimed. From December the six-monthly allowances doubled, from £231.40 to £462.80. MSPs unanimously backed the Carer’s ...

05 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Holyrood committees to focus on scourge of drugs deaths in Scotland

Three Scottish Parliament committees are to hold joint sessions on drug deaths next week. The Health, Social Care and Sport, Criminal Justice and Social Justice and Social Security Committees will take evidence from ...

26 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Scotland

Questions must be teased out over drug consumption rooms, says UK minister

Questions need to be “teased out” for drug consumption rooms to be opened in Scotland, a UK Government minister has said. Policing minister Kit Malthouse was appearing in front of a special joint committee on drug ...

01 Feb 2022 at 18:55

Scotland

Benefit applicants will not be subject to ‘degrading functional examinations’

Scots eligible for disability benefit will not be subject to “degrading functional examinations”, a minister has pledged, as applications for the new payment open on Monday. The Adult Disability Payment replaces ...

29 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Government ‘committed’ to reviewing funding of debt advice services

The Scottish Government is committed to reviewing funding for debt advice services as people face increasing problems, MSPs have been told. Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee took evidence ...

23 Jun 2022 at 14:13

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