Scottish Commission on Social Security
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Scottish Commission on Social Security
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The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) is an independent public body that scrutinises and reports on regulations and the social security charter. https://socialsecuritycommission.scot/
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Great to see this new report from Scottish Commission on Social Security on accessibility and the Scottish social security system.
Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity
April 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our report on the draft Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.
March 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
March 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary on draft regulations removing tax credits from all relevant Scottish benefit regulations is now online.
February 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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.

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The Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Security
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January 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.

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Scrutiny report - The Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Security
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January 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The draft Social Security (Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Winter Heating Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 have been received from the Scottish Government and we will now begin our scrutiny process.
December 16, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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Interested in social security, particularly disability benefits in Scotland? The Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment's interim report has been published (ADP has replaced PIP in Scotland)
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Adult Disability Payment: Independent Review - interim report
The Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment interim report provided by Edel Harris OBE. The interim report highlights emerging findings and initial priorities capable of early action to ensure ...
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November 5, 2024 at 2:53 PM
We have received the draft Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 from the Scottish Government and will now begin our scrutiny process.
December 2, 2024 at 12:34 PM