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Working together at a local level
19th September 2017
Officials from the Social Security Directorate have been meeting with Local Authorities and third sector organisations over the last few weeks. Our commitment is to meet with all councils and to date have met with 17. Throughout our visits we have been gathering information and learning more about how services are delivered locally, this will help…
Welcoming an inclusive approach
26th April 2017
Guest post from Circle, a Scottish charity which works at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland Circle works across central Scotland with families who face poverty and adversity. Circle’s vision is for all children to be safe, happy, healthy and nurtured within a stable family environment which supports them to achieve their potential….
Shaping the new Scottish social security system in South Lanarkshire
26th April 2017
Guest post from Kay McIntosh, Tackling Poverty Team Manager, South Lanarkshire Council In South Lanarkshire, our Council and partners have a strong commitment to tackle poverty and local inequalities which includes taking action to maximise household incomes. We know there are families out there, some of whom are struggling to get by, who are not…
Have Your Say. There’s still time to join the Experience Panels and help us shape the new Scottish social security system
25th April 2017
With over 1,500 people registered to take part in the Experience Panels, we’re well on our way to our target of involving over 2,000 in shaping our new social security system. We want as many people as possible to register. With three weeks until recruitment closes on the 12th May, there’s still time to get…
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
24th April 2017
The Scottish Government will become responsible for the Industrial Injuries Scheme Benefits currently taken care of by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Individuals may have applied for, or been awarded these benefits for disablement because of an accident at work, or because of one of over 70 prescribed diseases known to be a…
Industrial Injury Disability Benefit for the 21st Century
24th April 2017
Guest Post from Ian Tasker, Assistant Secretary, STUC Statistics on Industrial Injury Disability Benefit (IIBD) depict a system that is unequal; not only in failing to give consideration to the injuries and health conditions caused by the modern workplace in deciding who gets financial support, but crucially failing to address the increase in participation of…