Scottish Commission on Social Security

Independence and Accountability

The Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) is an independent body set up to provide scrutiny of the Scottish social security system (including benefit regulations)

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Public appointment: Chair and Member appointed to the Scottish Commission on Social Security Board

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice has announced the appointment of Ed Pybus as the new Chair and Adam Bennett as a Member of the Scottish Commission on Social Security Board.

For further information, please visit the Scottish Government website.


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Draft Regulations

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The Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 The Social Security (Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Winter Heating Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 The Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025

Corporate Documents

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Scottish Commission on Social Security: Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 Scottish Commission on Social Security: Framework document Scottish Commission on Social Security: Business Plan 2024-25
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