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  1. Scotland's social security system reaches a significant milestone

    16 Nov 2024

    by Erica Young, CAS social justice officer.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 16 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits, Social Security Scotland

  2. BUDGET REPORT CARD: Definite progress but government needs to go further and faster to help those most in need

    3 Nov 2024

    by Emma Jackson, Head of CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Scotsman on Sunday on 03 November 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  3. If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?

    5 Oct 2024

    by Stephanie Millar, manager of CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 5 October 2024. 

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  4. The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against poverty

    3 Aug 2024

    by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 3 August 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  5. Memo to new UK Government: we see what others don't, so we know what needs to be done.

    6 Jul 2024

    by David Hilferty, CAS Director of Impact.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 6 July 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Energy, Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  6. Remembering the week everyone hated us

    25 May 2024

    by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 25 May 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  7. What impact would Scotland’s missing billions make?

    13 May 2024

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits, The economy

  8. CAB SERVICE DELIVERS £125 MILLION IN UNIVERSAL CREDIT PAYMENTS OVER LAST 5 YEARS

    13 May 2024

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  9. Food insecurity fears for those unable to work

    29 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Health, Social Security benefits

  10. 'Sick note' rhetoric does not match reality

    29 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  11. Rhetoric not meeting reality on social security reform

    19 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Health, Social Security benefits

  12. Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net

    13 Apr 2024

    by Emma Jackson, CAS Strategic Lead for social justice.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 13 April, 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits, Social Security Scotland

  13. New court ruling offers better protection to those moving to Universal Credit

    14 Mar 2024

    A new court ruling is set to offer people greater protection when moving to Universal Credit from legacy benefits, particularly people fleeing domestic abuse. 

    Currently people receiving Universal Credit (UC) after migrating from a legacy benefit (i.e. Tax Credits), receive a top up Transitional Element if the UC is less than they received in legacy benefit. The value of the top up is gradually reduced as people's circumstances change. 

    Spotlight:
    Legal, Social Security benefits

  14. Benefits Sanctions = Destitution by Design

    10 Feb 2024

    by Erica Young, a member of the CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 10 February 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  15. A Universal Credit Carol

    23 Dec 2023

    by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 23 December 2023.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  16. Autumn statement: benefits increase welcome but people face a “trap door”

    22 Nov 2023

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Social Security benefits

  17. Dear Chancellor, our social security safety net needs your help

    21 Nov 2023

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  18. Dear Chancellor, our social safety net needs you

    18 Nov 2023

    by Erica Young, from the CAS social justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 18 November 2023.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  19. Cost of Living? Cost of a failing system

    28 Oct 2023

    by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 28 October 2023.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  20. Choice and Control Adult Disability Payment consultations

    6 Oct 2023

    The introduction of the Adult Disability Payment means that the way that claims for extra costs disability support are evidenced has changed and the choice to request a consultation is available to clients. We have created some notes on consultations for advisers and a Social Security Scotland guidance document is available to download.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits, Social Security Scotland

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