Guidance Library

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Guidance

18 December 2023

Genuine and Sufficient Link to Scotland

Common factors in assessing an individual’s link to Scotland.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Right to appeal to the Upper Tribunal

Individuals and Social Security Scotland can appeal decisions of the First-tier Tribunal to the Upper Tribunal.

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18 December 2023

Element 1: Does the individual have a severe mental impairment?

To meet this criterion, the individual must have a severe impairment of intelligence and a severe impairment of social functioning.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Appealing against a decision of the Upper Tribunal

Guidance for appealing a decision of the Upper Tribunal

Guidance

18 December 2023

‘Subject to immigration control’

The circumstances in which an individual is subject to immigration control.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Official error leading to an underpayment

An official error is one that Social Security Scotland or DWP are responsible for.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Applying to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal

Applying to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal

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18 December 2023

Element 2: Does the Individual have Severe Behavioural Difficulties?

Individuals with severe behavioural difficulties need regular help to avoid physical injury and need watched when awake.

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18 December 2023

Members of the armed forces and civil servants

Residence and presence rules for members of the armed forces and civil servants.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Suspension for failure to provide payment details

Assistance can be suspended if the client fails to provide payment details.

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