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Social Security Scotland share the August 2026 edition of their Stakeholder Newsletter and a reminder of upcoming stakeholder events on Winter Heating Benefits.
Social Security Scotland Newsletter
August 2026 edition
This latest Stakeholder Newsletter contains information and resources on a range of topics including:
New client text service
Supporting information for disability applications
Opting out of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment
Scottish Young Carers Festival
Social Security Scotland - Winter Heating Benefits Stakeholder Events
Date: 8th September and 17th September
Location: Online
Registration: Via Eventbrite
Social Security Scotland invites stakeholders to join us to find out more about our three Winter Heating Benefits.
This informative session will provide more details including an:
Overview of Child Winter Heating Payment, Winter Heating Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
Eligibility
How the increase in State Pension age will impact Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
Who needs to apply for Pension Age Winter Heating Payment
Information on the HMRC recovery of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment for those with a total income over £35,000.
Options to ‘opt out’ of receiving Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
There will also be an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions.
Stakeholder Resources
We have a range of free stakeholder resources available to promote all our benefits. These include posters, flyers, factsheets, graphics and articles.
If you are a stakeholder and want to request published materials from us, you can request copies via our website.
If you would like to order print runs of leaflets or posters, please contact us at marketingmaterials@socialsecurity.gov.scot. We are also happy to chat about creating material for your networks or organisation.
Other Ways to Engage with Social Security Scotland
To share feedback or a complaint about a specific case:
Complete the Make a Suggestion form online
Find more information at Make a Complaint
For general enquires, the National Stakeholder Team can be reached directly at:
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