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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

Winter heating payment facing delay after Scots benefits agency admits it may be next month

Some households could be waiting until March before the Winter Heating Payment is finally delivered.

Daily Record

Low-income families encouraged to apply for £267 one-off child payment before end of this month

Applications for the Best Start School Age Payment grant close on February 28, 2023..

Daily Record

Glasgow changes and dates to remember in February from winter heating payments to strikes

There are a number of dates next month that many of us will want to note down in our calendars from a new payment to help with the cost of living crisis to strikes. Here is what you need to know.

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

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

Daily Record

New £50 winter heating payment due to be made this month - check if you qualify

The one-off annual lump sum replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP in Scotland only.

Daily Record

Parents in Scotland claiming certain benefits may also qualify for new £100 monthly child payment

The payment is made separately from Child Benefit and is worth £25 per child, per week, under 16.

Daily Record

New Child Benefit update for people making a new claim online or adding to an existing one

Child Benefit payments are worth £21.80 every week for the eldest or only child.

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DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP

AN MSP who was left furious after a “disturbing” disability benefits call for a family member will urge the UK Government to consider bringing…

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New Adult Disability Payment application guide 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

PIP or ADP could provide up to £627 each month for people with chronic pain conditions

DWP is providing financial support for more than 170,000 people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Daily Record

New update for families still waiting on backdated £25 weekly child payments this winter

New and existing claimants will receive backdated payments from the point of their application.

Daily Record

Motability Scheme set to end for some PIP claimants in Scotland this year

The vehicle leasing scheme is gradually being replaced by a similar one for new and existing disability claimants.

Daily Record

People claiming new Adult Disability Payment this year may also be due wide range of extra cash help

The devolved benefit will replace PIP for claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

Daily Record

Are you due hundreds in unclaimed benefits?

£2m was distributed last year to West Lothian folk who need it most

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West Lothian anti-poverty service helps families get more than £2m in unclaimed benefits

In just one council ward the service won £2.2m extra, with the county wide total of almost £30m generated for struggling residents in the last year

Daily Record

Check if you are eligible for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £156 each week

The devolved benefit is replacing PIP for people living in Scotland.

Daily Record

PIP provides up to £627 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

Conditions including severe asthma are being supported by the DWP through PIP.

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new Adult Disability Payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

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Scottish Government urges people to check for unclaimed money to help with cost of living

There are 12 benefits and payments currently available from Social Security Scotland.

Daily Record

New PIP-style benefit claims processing time is less than 60 days with more people awarded enhanced rates

People aged between 55-64 made up 25% of new applications for Adult Disability Payment last year.

Daily Record

Payment details for Universal Credit and other benefits due on or after bank holidays this week

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

Daily Record

Face-to-face support for benefit applications available in every local council area across Scotland

Telephone and video call appointments to help with benefit claims are also available.

Daily Record

Changes to Scottish benefit payments due to be made in first week of new year

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected by bank holidays next week.

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