On 1 July 2025, MPs will vote on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) Bill — a piece of legislation that could have devastating consequences for disabled…

Statement from Coalition of Carers in Scotland We welcome the passing of the Care Reform Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. This is a vital first step for ensuring that…

After the failed attempt to create a National Care Service through legislation earlier this year, a new paper has been published to highlight key priorities for social care reform amid…

Michael Marra MSP is leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 8th May about wraparound care for children with Additional Support Needs.    Members from all the major…

From April 2025, many of the DWP and Social Security Scotland Payments will increase by 1.7%. Some of the key changes to disability and carer benefits for 2025/26 include:  ATTENDANCE…

Updated 31 March 2025 The UK Government has announced reforms to health and disability benefits. This includes some significant changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit. There are…

£88.4 million will be allocated to local authorities for 2025/26 to deliver support for unpaid carers (including young carers).   Last year we discovered through a series of Freedom of…

ILF Scotland have made changes to the Independent Living Fund to allow more people who receive unpaid care to access it. The Independent Living Fund (ILF) opened to new applicants…

Families with children born between 1 March 2019 and 29 February 2020 are encouraged to check if they are eligible for the £314.45 School Age Payment. This payment is made…

We know this time of year can be particularly difficult for some people. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to, there are a number of support organisations…