Guidance Library

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

The helpline is available to support clinicians to navigate the new Chief Medical Officer's guidance and understand the decision making process to complete the Benefits Assessment Special Rules in Scotland form.

Funeral Support Payment

Young Carer Grant

Carer's Allowance Supplement

Child Disability Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment

The Decision Making Guide provides an interpretation on how to use the powers and rules. The interpretation of the legislation supports Social Security Scotland case managers during the Decision Making process for disability benefits.

Funeral Support Payment

Guidance for processing applications for direct/simple funerals.

Child Disability Payment, Special Rules for Terminal Illness, Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment

Scottish Child Payment

Funeral Support Payment

Young Carer Grant