Guidance Library

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Guidance

12 December 2023

The backwards and forwards tests

Timing of backwards and forwards tests in relation to the date of entitlement.

Guidance

19 April 2025

Child Disability Payment

The applicant does not appear to have parental rights and responsibilities

The case manager will need to explain to the applicant that there is not enough supporting information to confirm that they have parental rights and responsibilities for the child.

Guidance

19 April 2025

Terminal illness diagnosis during non-SRTI application

If an individual submits a CDP application but later becomes eligible under SRTI.

Guidance

14 December 2023

Temporary periods of leave during a stay in alternative accommodation

Period of leave payments can be made when Social Security Scotland is informed of any temporarily leave from the alternative accommodation.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Temporary absence

Rules on temporary absence and how it's defined.

Guidance

13 November 2020

Young Carer Grant

Telephone application for Young Carer Grant

Guidance

26 February 2021

Funeral Support Payment

Telephone application for Funeral Support Payment

Guidance

7 December 2023

Suspension of Assistance

Guidance

18 December 2023

Suspension for failure to provide payment details

Assistance can be suspended if the client fails to provide payment details.

Guidance

18 December 2023

Suspension for failure to provide information

Suspending payments when information has not been provided.

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