Guidance Library

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Guidance

3 June 2025

Legal detention locations

Guidance

3 June 2025

Considering whether to make an appointment to act on child's behalf

Social Security Scotland may consider making an appointment to act on the child's behalf.

Guidance

3 June 2025

Child Disability Payment

The applicant does not appear to have parental rights and responsibilities

The case manager will need to explain to the applicant that there is not enough supporting information to confirm that they have parental rights and responsibilities for the child.

Guidance

3 June 2025

Child Disability Payment

Components of CDP

The rates and components an individual is entitled to is dependent on whether they meet the criteria set out in the regulations for CDP for each component.

Guidance

3 June 2025

What type of walking surfaces are relevant?

Case managers should consider an individual's ability to walk outdoor surfaces.

Guidance

3 June 2025

If entitlement to CDP is based on a DLAC award that later changes

Determination without application is made if the case manager has made a determination that the individual is entitled to CDP as a result of a move to Scotland from another part of the UK, the DLAC award that case manager took account of changes and this change occurs after the initial determination without application is made.

Guidance

3 June 2025

Child Disability Payment

Care component definitions

Interpreting definitions for the care component of Child Disability Payment

Guidance

3 June 2025

Child Disability Payment

Applying the backwards and forwards tests

Individuals must satisfy the backwards and forwards tests to be entitled to a higher rate of either component of CDP when their award is reviewed

Guidance

3 June 2025

Child Disability Payment

Hospitals, Residential Settings and Legal Detention

Entitlement to payment of the mobility component of CDP continues when an individual entitled to CDP enters alternative accommodation.

Guidance

3 June 2025

Legal authority to act on the child's behalf

A person with parental rights and responsibilities has the right to act as the child's legal representative.

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