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Scotland Only — 2026/27
15 benefits unique to Scotland — rates, eligibility, and how to apply in 2026/27. Many are not available anywhere else in the UK.
15
Scottish benefits
7
categories
3.8%
CPI uplift April 2026
Social Security Scotland administers a growing number of benefits that are distinct from — and often more generous than — their UK Government equivalents. These sit alongside UK-wide benefits (Universal Credit, State Pension, etc.) that continue to be paid by the DWP.
Key Scottish differences include: no face-to-face assessment by default for ADP; the Scottish Child Payment (no UK equivalent); a guaranteed Winter Heating Payment regardless of temperature; and the Two Child Limit Payment (unique to Scotland in 2026/27).
Social Security Scotland
£28.20/week
£1,466/year
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Scottish Child Payment is paid to families with children under 16 (or under 20 if in approved education or training) who receive a qualifying benefit.
Social Security Scotland
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Best Start Grant provides three separate one-off payments to families at key milestones during a child's early years: during pregnancy or after birth, when the child is 2–3½ years old, and when they start school.
Social Security Scotland
£10.29/week
£535/year
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Best Start Foods provides a prepaid Mastercard loaded with money every four weeks to help buy healthy food including milk, fruit, vegetables, and pulses.
Social Security Scotland
£308.60/month
£3,703/year
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The Two Child Limit Payment is a Scotland-only benefit that compensates families affected by the UK Government's two-child limit in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit.
Social Security Scotland
£110.40/week
£5,741/year
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Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is Scotland's replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for working-age adults aged 16 to pension age.
Social Security Scotland
£110.40/week
£5,741/year
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Child Disability Payment (CDP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children in Scotland.
Social Security Scotland
£110.40/week
£5,741/year
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Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) replaces Attendance Allowance for new claimants in Scotland from 2025/26.
Social Security Scotland
£86.45/week
£4,495/year
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Carer Support Payment replaces Carer's Allowance for Scottish claimants.
Social Security Scotland
£11.70/week
£608/year
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The Scottish Carer Supplement is an additional top-up payment introduced in March 2026 for carers who receive Carer Support Payment and who care for someone on an enhanced or higher rate of a qualifying disability benefit.
Social Security Scotland
£390.25 per year
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Young Carer Grant is a £390.
Social Security Scotland
£62.75 per year
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Winter Heating Payment replaces Cold Weather Payment in Scotland.
Social Security Scotland
£200.00 per year
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The Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) replaces the UK Winter Fuel Payment for people of pension age in Scotland.
Use our Benefits Checker to see which Scottish benefits you may be eligible for based on your circumstances.
Check my benefits eligibility →Rates shown are for 2026/27 following the 3.8% CPI uplift from April 2026. Eligibility rules and amounts are subject to change — always check mygov.scot or contact Social Security Scotland for the most up-to-date information. MoneySCOT is not affiliated with Social Security Scotland or the Scottish Government.