BIZARRE: 9 - What They Never Told You

People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Daily Record · Sep 19, 2022

Cold Weather Payments to stop for Scots by this winter as new payment begins

A brand new, one-off £50 payment to help with rising energy bills this winter will replace the Department for Work and Pensions benefit for thousands across Scotland.

Glasgow Live · Sep 14, 2022

New £50 winter heating payment set to replace DWP cold weather benefit in Scotland

A new one-off £50 payment to help with energy bills will launch in February 2023.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

Make a new claim for Carer's Allowance by next month to qualify for extra payment before Christmas

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

Important case transfer update for people on PIP or DLA moving to new disability payment

More than 313,620 disability benefit claimants started transferring this summer.

Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022

Iceland supports Best Start Food scheme to help families in need access nutritional food

It is the first time that a supermarket has joined with a brand to show support for the scheme.

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

DWP paid £160m to deliver benefits devolved to Scottish Parliament

Delays and complications with the devolution of social security led to the DWP continuing to administer benefits.

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

People making new claim for PIP-style benefit will see 13 important changes from DWP process

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

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Scottish parents urged to apply for one-off £267 payment to help with schooling costs

The payment made by Social Security Scotland is designed to help with an expensive time in any parent's life, but is more important than ever given the cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live · Aug 31, 2022

Parents urged to apply for one-off £267 payment to help with school costs this year

The grant can be claimed throughout the year but could be a great help during the first few weeks of the new term.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022