The Minister for Social Security, Jeanne Freeman, has recorded an update for carers on the plans for social security in Scotland. In it she sets out the plans and timescales for setting up a social security agency in Scotland and taking over the 11 devolved benefits by 2020. She also answers questions which were raised by carers about the government’s plans.

The Youtube video can be watched here. Please feel free to share it and post it on your Websites, Facebook and other forms of social media. It is also available to use for carers groups and meetings.

Information provided by Coalition of Carers in Scotland.