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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our Chair, Ed Pybus, has written for Third Force News on what has been achieved since the building of a new social security system in Scotland and what the future holds. tfn.scot/opinion/soci...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are seeking to appoint two Members to join the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS). Further information can be found at the following link: fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

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Appointment of Members to the Scottish Commission on Social Security

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing is seeking to appoint two Members to the Scottish Commission on Social Security.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP has announced the reappointment of Marilyn Howard as a Member of the SCoSS board. This reappointment will be for 4 years and will run from 01 February 2027 to 31 January 2031. www.gov.scot/publications...

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Public appointment: Member reappointed to the board of the Scottish Commission on Social Security

Scottish public appointments news release.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Social Security Scotland's response to SCoSS's report on the experiences of people with communication needs accessing the social security system is now on our website. We are pleased to note that all 7 of our recommendations have been accepted or partially accepted.

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Dr Jackie Gulland @drjackiegulland.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Great to see this new report from Scottish Commission on Social Security on accessibility and the Scottish social security system.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

You can read the full report on our website: socialsecuritycommission.scot

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

These draft regulations amend the rules for certain benefits, requiring people moving from the rest of the UK to Scotland who receive a corresponding DWP benefit to submit a new application to Social Security Scotland.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Our report on the draft Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We have made a series of recommendations in response to draft regulations aiming to introduce a new Carer Additional Person Payment and improve Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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Scrutiny report – The Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Securi...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The letter recommends, alongside these changes, that the Scottish Government identify more ways to offer information to people about financial support, including benefits like Universal Credit. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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The Social Security (Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Winter Heating Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025: SCoSS respo...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary on draft regulations removing tax credits from all relevant Scottish benefit regulations is now online.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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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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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

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. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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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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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Reflecting decisions by the UK Government, the draft regulations seek to remove references to child tax credits and/or working tax credits from various devolved benefits to reflect reserved benefits which continue to provide a route to eligibility and child responsibility.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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.

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Ed Pybus @epybus.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

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) www.gov.scot/publications...

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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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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

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.

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