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26 July 2025
Guidance
26 July 2025
If the individual tells Social Security Scotland about the move less than 13 weeks after it has happened, the run-on period continues for 13 weeks after the date that the individual tells Social Security Scotland that they have moved.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Preparing a cooked main mealThe purpose of considering if an individual can prepare a cooked main meal is to determine their ability to perform key daily activities.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Setting an earlier start date for entitlement when a change in an individual’s needs leads to a higher awardA case manager may apply an earlier start date for an award if they consider it would be unjust not to do so.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Exceptions to entitlement to the lower rate mobility componentAn individual is not entitled to the mobility component of CDP unless, for most of that period, their physical or mental condition means they are able, from time to time, to benefit from assistance for movement.
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