Delivered in partnership with Social Security Scotland
This session invites children and young people, alongside parents, carers, and professionals, to learn more about Social Security Scotland and the support available through Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment. The session offers a welcoming, accessible space to get clear information, ask questions, and have open conversations directly with the Social Security Scotland team.
Led by experienced staff from Social Security Scotland, the session provides simple, clear explanations of disability payments, including who can apply, what support is available, and how the application process works. The team will be on hand to answer questions, offer reassurance, and help participants better understand their entitlements, with a focus on dignity, fairness, and respect.
For parents, carers, and professionals, the session offers an opportunity to build confidence in navigating the social security system, understand how disability payments can support children, young people, and families, and learn where to access further help. For children and young people, the session supports awareness and understanding of the support available to them, encouraging informed participation in conversations about their health, wellbeing, and rights.
The session reflects Article 26 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)—the right to benefit from social security—and Article 23, the rights of children with disabilities to live full and independent lives with appropriate support. By providing trusted information, space for questions, and meaningful engagement, the session supports access to entitlements, informed decision‑making, and wellbeing for children, young people, and families.
ABOUT Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland are an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for managing the benefits that are devolved to Scotland. They put dignity, fairness and respect at the heart of everything they do.
Social security is money provided by the Government to people who need it, with eligibility decided by law. Examples include disability support, child support, funeral support, and support for carers.
