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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.

It explains what the Benefits Assessment under Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form is and who can complete it.

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