Guidance Library

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Guidance

30 January 2024

Introduction

Eligibility for the higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (CDP)

Guidance

30 January 2024

Introduction

How Child Disability Payment (CDP) is paid.

Guidance

30 January 2024

Introduction

Interpreting definitions for the care component of Child Disability Payment (CDP)

Guidance

25 January 2024

Best Start Foods

Changes to Best Start Foods - information for advice organisations

Guidance

19 January 2024

Introduction

How to check the applicant has parental rights and responsibilities for the child they applied for

Guidance

21 December 2023

Introduction to the Child Disability Payment Decision-Making Guidance

Case managers use Child Disability Payment decision-making guidance to apply the powers of the Act and the rules of the Regulations.

Guidance

20 December 2023

Additional supporting information

To supplement the confirmation from a professional, and their application or review form, an individual can provide additional supporting information.

Guidance

20 December 2023

Lack of confirmation from a professional

Individuals are asked to provide confirmation from a professional where possible when they apply.

Guidance

20 December 2023

The purpose of supporting information

Information on Social Security Scotland’s approach to supporting information.

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