Guidance Library

Best Start Foods

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

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

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

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

Guidance for clinicians completing a BASRiS form

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

Approach inconsistencies from a position of trust in what the individual has told us and come to a decision based on the balance of probabilities.

Inconsistencies and gaps in supporting information.