Social Security Scotland Family Benefit Information

Please click on the links below to access information regarding the benefits that are on offer from Social Security Scotland, eligibility and how to make an application.

Benefits which are currently available:

  • Scottish Child Payment – as of 14 November 2022, The Scottish Child Payment benefit will be extended to those responsible for eligible children under the age of 16 and at that point will be increased from £20 to £25 per week.  Applications must be made for this.
  • Adult Disability Payment
  • Child Disability Payment
  • Best Start Grant
  • Carer’s Allowance Supplement
  • Young Carer’s Grant

5 Family Payments Information March 2022

Adult Disability Payment April 2022

Child Disability Payment April 2022

Also available is the Local Delivery Service which aims to make application for these benefits as easy as possible and support applicants to complete applications through an appointment at a time and location convenient to them.

Local Delivery Service Factsheet March 2022