Guidance Library

Client relations

The guidelines have been prepared by the Scottish Government for Social Security Scotland staff. They describe the main actors within the social security system that provide support to clients of Social Security Scotland as well as the processes that need to be followed to enable them to deal with Social Security Scotland and how Social Security Scotland should respond where clients appear to be at risk.

Child Disability Payment

A guide to supporting information for GPs and registered medical practitioners filling out the Child Disability Payment fee claim form.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This factsheet is designed to inform clinicians about the new definition of terminal illness for disability benefits that are delivered by Social Security Scotland.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

The BASRiS form will replace the DS1500 for Scotland's new forms of disability assistance.