Social Security Scotland
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We deliver social security with #DignityFairnessRespect. We can’t reply to client benefit queries here, get in touch at https://t.co/hFkI0Ibvxi
Dundee and Glasgow
Joined July 2018
Our five family payments help balance family costs if people get qualifying benefits. Find shareable social media content, flyers, posters and factsheets in many languages and help us spread the word to eligible families 🔽 https://t.co/ChaZK8C9Ko
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Help Social Security Scotland spread the word to eligible families. On this page can find shareable five family payments social media content, flyers, posters and factsheets in many languages.
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Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting children up to the age of 16. We encourage all our stakeholders to help spread the word and ensure that those eligible know how to access this crucial support ⬇️ https://t.co/yswuED1vfK
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A new report shows Scottish benefits are reducing food insecurity, material deprivation and cutting household debt. @S_A_Somerville met families at an Edinburgh primary school who've benefitted from @scotgov's Five Family Payments. 👉 https://t.co/zzC57eFLRF
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Young people who get qualifying benefits and are starting a job after a period of unemployment may be eligible for Job Start Payment. Find shareable resources like posters and social media content ⬇️ https://t.co/vIG5ywFrVa
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Help Social Security Scotland spread the word about Job Start Payment to eligible young people.
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Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid this winter. People of state pension age and above will receive the payment automatically. Visit https://t.co/w5YvjjVM3B to find out more information and use our handy eligibility checker.
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Our Chief Executive, David Wallace, took part in a BBC interview about scam winter heating payment messages. See our top tips for recognising scam messages. Read more: https://t.co/IpjObVI0fm
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Official statistics published today show that, @scotgov have paid £3.0 million in Funeral Support Payments between April and June 2025, to 1,395 clients. Read more: https://t.co/HK1COQq2k6
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Pension Age Disability Payment will support people of State Pension age and over who have a disability or long-term health condition. Help us spread the word with shareable resources at https://t.co/catDd6lwuo
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A UK-wide test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. It's recommended to keep alerts on, but if you need to, you can turn them off. Find out how to opt out at https://t.co/aIZBfH6Ddu.
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Job Start Payment is a one off payment of £319.80 available to young people in Scotland who are on qualifying benefits, and need help with the costs of starting a new job. If the person has a child, they could get £511.65. Find out more at https://t.co/JSv67HaZrp
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On a visit to learning disability charity Garvald Edinburgh, Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville confirmed everyone in Scotland who was getting Personal Independence Payment is now receiving @scotgov's Adult Disability Payment.
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More than 17,000 School Age Payments were made automatically this June. School Age Payment is one of three Best Start Grant payments which are only available in Scotland. The payments help parents and carers at key stages of their children's early years.
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More than 322,000 children are benefiting from Scottish Child Payment, latest figures show. The payment is worth over £100 a month to families in Scotland. People can get Scottish Child Payment for every child they look after up to the age of 16. More: https://t.co/qR7KEd1DXB
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A national test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Find out more at https://t.co/aIZBfH6Ddu.
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Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville issued a message of reassurance to people impacted by the UK Government's welfare reforms after a charities roundtable. @scotgov will continue to support disabled people through @SocSecScot, built on dignity, fairness and respect.
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Scottish Child Payment is a weekly payment of £27.15 paid every 4 weeks to eligible people. If you're part of an organisation supporting families, help us spread the word to by using the shareable content at:
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Some payments will be made early due to the August Bank Holiday. If you were due to be paid on Monday 25 August, you will now be paid on Friday 22 August. Other payment dates will stay the same.
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This week is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices our first responders make every day. We are grateful for the selfless professionals who risk their lives to protect our communities and our nation. SERVPRO is proud to support them and their families through our partnership
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Official statistics published today show that, as of 30 June 2025, it is estimated that 91,875 children and young people were in receipt of Child Disability Payment. Read the full publication at https://t.co/C2hBk724Zc
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Be aware of scam texts and emails⚠️ Recent news reports have highlighted concerns about people in Scotland receiving scam texts claiming they are about to miss out on help with their heating bills. Read more⬇️ https://t.co/SbSKs8dDQ9
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