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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.

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.

How to handle changes that come after an individual applies or before we make a determination.

Find information and guidance to gather and process supporting information.