Guidance Library

79 results

Guidance

13 November 2020

Young Carer Grant

Evidence for Young Carer Grant

Guidance

3 January 2025

Funeral Support Payment

Exceptional circumstances for funerals outside the UK

Guidance

30 October 2020

Carer's Allowance Supplement

Extra support for clients

Guidance

26 June 2021

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

Factsheet for clinicians

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

Guidance

15 December 2023

Special Rules for Terminal Illness

Frequently asked questions

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

Guidance

26 February 2021

Funeral Support Payment

Funeral details evidence

Guidance

1 April 2021

Funeral Support Payment

Funeral Support Payment flat-rate payment

Guidance

26 February 2021

Funeral Support Payment

Funeral Support Payment funeral documentation

Guidance

26 February 2021

Funeral Support Payment

Funeral travel costs

Guidance

27 December 2024

Funeral Support Payment

Funerals in the European Economic Area and Switzerland

Guidance on funerals in the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

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