Guidance Library

Child Disability Payment

A case manager may apply an earlier start date for an award if they consider it would be unjust not to do so.

Child Disability Payment

A case manager may fix a later start date for the change in entitlement to begin if they consider it would be unjust not to do so.

Guidance to help GPs navigate Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance supporting information requests.

Guidance on scheduled reviews for clients over the age of 16

Information about scheduled reviews and when changes to entitlement take effect.

Introduction to rules for renal dialysis, including eligibility, location, attendance or supervision, day and night criteria, and other needs.

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

Details of an individual's right to appeal to the tribunal.

The individual has the right to ask for a review of the decision to suspend payment of assistance.

Responsibilities of a case manager when suspending payments