Guidance Library

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

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

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.

Guidance on appointees in Child Disability Payment case transfers

Guidance on residence and presence conditions in Child Disability Payment case transfers

Circumstances when an application for Child Disability Payment may be made.

Guidance on the preparation of a cooked main meal care component criteria for individuals aged 16 and over

Guidance on when Social Security Scotland will notify an individual who has made an application for Child Disability Payment