“"We're making a significant difference to the lives of families, disabled people, pensioners and carers by delivering essential social security support. At a time when many households continue to face financial pressures, this money is helping people heat their homes, care for loved ones and provide the best possible start in life for their children. Investing in social security isn't only the right thing to do for the future, it is the right thing to do right now. We have a duty to act to help people with the cost of living. We need to support everyone in our society, making sure disabled people can live full lives in a world that often doesn't meet their needs, that carers are recognised for their essential role, pensioners have warm homes and people experiencing serious illness can have the best possible quality of life. We remain committed to delivering social security with dignity, fairness and respect, ensuring that people receive the support they are entitled to when they need it most."
Social Security Support Makes Significant Difference Across Scotland, Annual Report Reveals
Report highlights impact of payments on pensioners, disabled individuals, children, and low-income households.
By Kirsty Lennox
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The Scottish Government has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-26, detailing how social security support is positively impacting the lives of individuals and families across Scotland.
The report highlights the substantial reach of various support payments. Over the past year, more than one million Pension Age Winter Heating Payments were distributed, assisting eligible pensioners with essential heating costs during the winter months. Additionally, Adult Disability Payment provided support to over 517,000 individuals facing additional costs due to disability, while Child Disability Payment aided more than 109,000 children, young people, and their families.
Furthermore, a range of other payments were made available to people across Scotland, specifically designed to help low-income households, carers, disabled individuals, and older people manage their everyday living expenses.
The report also outlines the work undertaken over the past year to ensure the safe and secure delivery of social security support, alongside ongoing efforts to enhance services for clients nationwide.
Based on information from the official source: Social Security Scotland (10/11/2026)
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