Scottish Commission on Social Security
@TheSCoSS
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The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) is an independent public body that scrutinises and reports on regulations and the Charter.
Joined April 2019
The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25. To read the report, please visit our website. https://t.co/QQFR3p0kuq
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SCoSS members are appearing at the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee from 9am this morning. https://t.co/JVQf0FCqbx
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We are delighted to be at @CPAGScotland #WelfareRights2025 conference today. Come to our stall and say hello to our team!
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Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity
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Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity
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These draft regulations amend the rules for certain benefits, requiring people moving from the rest of the UK to Scotland who receive a corresponding DWP benefit to submit a new application to Social Security Scotland.
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Our report on the draft Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.
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We have made a series of recommendations in response to draft regulations aiming to introduce a new Carer Additional Person Payment and improve Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment. https://t.co/npYfHo2fAr
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Our report on the draft Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.
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The letter recommends, alongside these changes, that the Scottish Government identify more ways to offer information to people about financial support, including benefits like Universal Credit. https://t.co/Jd553098Rr
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Our correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary on draft regulations removing tax credits from all relevant Scottish benefit regulations is now online.
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Thank you to the organisations who participated in a discussion with SCoSS members on the Carer Support Payment amendment regulations this morning. SCoSS is due to report on the regulations on 28 February 2025. https://t.co/HQAU9FEQv5
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Previously referred to as the Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
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Our report on The Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available. This report reflects on the up-rating of Scottish social security payments announced in the Scottish Government's December budget. https://t.co/cMFUAscMq9
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There are also additional criteria for each of the four vacancies being advertised👇
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Four posts are advertised: 1. Representative of Workers (one post) 2. Scotland post (one post) 3. Generalist (two posts) All applicants are required to have a good knowledge of the UK’s social security system. Essential criteria👇
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*SSAC VACANCIES* Interested in providing impartial, credible, evidence-based advice to @DWPgovuk's Secretary of State? Do you have the necessary skills & experience? Then why not apply to join us?👇 https://t.co/G02DWLvlNo CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 FEBRUARY.
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The draft regulations and future updates around our scrutiny can be viewed on @TheSCoSS website. https://t.co/oM3Wt1utWo
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Previously referred to as the Social Security (Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Winter Heating Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland)...
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