How Social Security Scotland can help

Social Security Scotland can help you apply for a benefit. 

You can get help with applications for:

• Adult Disability Payment
• Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
• Carer's Allowance Supplement
• Child Disability Payment
• Child Winter Heating Assistance
• Funeral Support Payment
• Job Start Payment
• Scottish Child Payment
• Young Carer Grant

Social Security Scotland advisers

Social Security Scotland has advisers who can:

• explain how you can apply for a Social Security Scotland benefit
• answer questions about benefits and the application process

You can get help from these advisers:

• over the phone
• in a web chat

Find out how you can contact Social Security Scotland.

If you need more support, you can also ask Social Security Scotland for an appointment with their Local Delivery service.

Get help from independent advocates 

Social Security Scotland can also provide extra support through an independent advocate if you have:

• a physical disability
• a learning disability
• a mental health condition

Find out more about asking for an independent advocate.