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Take-up Rates of Scottish Benefits: October 2025 - easy read

This easy read publication contains our latest estimates of take-up for Scottish benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland.


Benefits in Scotland

Benefits are paid to people who need more money. The Scottish Government has set up a new benefits system for people in Scotland run by Social Security Scotland.

These benefits are for people:

  • Who are disabled
  • Who care for others
  • With not much money
  • With not much money and who have children

The Scottish Government wants to make sure people have a good experience using the benefits system.

Contact

Email: ceu@gov.scot

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