Scottish Commission on Social Security

SCoSS members are appearing at the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee from 9am this morning. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/social…

@theSCoSS’s April meeting minutes have been published and are available on our website: Board Meeting Minutes – Board Meeting Minutes – April 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Security

We are delighted to be at @CPAGScotland #WelfareRights2025 conference today. Come to our stall and say hello to our team!

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

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/t…

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/t…

There are also additional criteria for each of the four vacancies being advertised👇

Four posts are advertised: 1. Representative of Workers (one post) 2. Scotland post (one post) 3. Generalist (two posts) All applicants are required to have a good knowledge of the UK’s social security system. Essential criteria👇

*SSAC VACANCIES* Interested in providing impartial, credible, evidence-based advice to @DWPgovuk's Secretary of State? Do you have the necessary skills & experience? Then why not apply to join us?👇 …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/7776 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 FEBRUARY.