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Scotland: real stories

"I’m lucky, I wasn’t on my own:" Gordon's experience of applying for Scottish benefits

When Gordon applied for Adult Disability Payment, he encountered a lot of barriers. 

“Get involved, come on in:” student volunteer Barney shares his experience

Barney, 22, tells us why he volunteers for VoiceAbility in Edinburgh. 

What's it like to apply for Adult Disability Payment?

Kirsten shared her experience of the application process for this Social Security Scotland benefit, and how advocacy supported her. 

"It’s made a massive impact on my son’s life:" how Nicola used advocacy to apply for Scottish benefits

Read Nicola’s experience of making an application for Child Disability Payment.