Guidance Library

Period of leave payments can be made when Social Security Scotland is informed of any temporarily leave from the alternative accommodation.

Short periods of stay in alternative accommodation, with less than 28 days in between, can be linked together to calculate the length of stay.

Local authorities have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in their area who are in need. A child may be considered ‘in need’ because they have a disability.

The individual stops being paid the care component on their 29th day in alternative accommodation. This is called non-payment of assistance.

The length of stay is calculated differently depending on how the child or young person enters and leaves alternative accommodation.

Information about changes individuals must tell us about following their notice of determination of their award.

Types of changes that a third party organisation may tell Social Security Scotland about.

Overview of changes that may prompt scheduled reviews.