Description | Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. Its purpose is to administer the Scottish social security system effectively, in accordance with the principles in the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 and Charter. Benefits that are currently being delivered: Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment, Best Start Grant School Age Payment, Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment, Best Start Foods, Carer's Allowance Supplement, Funeral Support Payment, Job Start Payment, Young Carer Grant, Child Winter Heating Assistance, Scottish Child Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment and Winter Heating Payment |