Benefits if you leave Scotland

You may be able to get some Social Security Scotland assistance if you travel or move abroad, or if you’re already living abroad. 

This page is about assistance paid by Social Security Scotland. 

For UK benefits and tax, check the rules about benefits if you live, move or travel abroad.

Assistance you might get

You’ll only be able to apply for or continue to get:

• Young Carer Grant
• Child Winter Heating Payment 
• Carer’s Allowance Supplement
• Carer Support Payment
• Child Disability Payment
• Adult Disability Payment
• Pension Age Disability Payment

What you’re entitled to depends on where you’re going and how long for.