Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The pension age disability payment is set to be rolled out across Scotland by next spring after following a trial-run. (Getty ...

Older people receiving the State Pension may also qualify for extra financial support, discounts and help with everyday ...

Older people applying for Scotland’s replacement for Attendance Allowance are now receiving decisions in as little as seven working days, according to new figures from Social Security Scotland. The ...

The DWP has confirmed that payments will be made on the previous working day, which means that they will be received on: ...

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State ...

Independent Age has shared essential tips to help older people in Scotland complete Pension Age Disability Payment ...

Unpaid carers in Scotland could be entitled to benefits, automatic supplements and extra payments for caring for more than ...

Lawyers have cautioned employers to keep their members fully informed of any pension benefit changes, after the Pensions Ombudsman awarded a Police Scotland employee £2,000. A determination by Anthony ...

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Had the Scots voted for independence in September’s referendum and Scotland had become a European Union member state, the cross-border legislation would have kicked in and defined benefit schemes with ...

How to apply for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours childcare Some Scottish parents will face a delay to their Child Benefit payment at the start of next month, while people due a State Pension or other ...