Guidance Library

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

This factsheet is designed to inform clinicians about the new definition of terminal illness for disability benefits that are delivered by Social Security Scotland.

Carer's Allowance Supplement

Young Carer Grant

Young Carer Grant

Funeral Support Payment

Scottish Child Payment

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

Child Disability Payment, Adult 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.

Carer's Allowance Supplement