Events that prompt an unscheduled review

The following is an overview of the changes which prompt unscheduled reviews.

When there is a change of circumstance that would possibly result in a change in the rate of PADP an individual is entitled to or receives. It does not matter whether the individual reports the change or Social Security Scotland become aware of it another way (PADP regs, reg. 40(a)). See ‘change of circumstances: change in care needs’ chapter.

When an individual dies (PADP regs, reg. 40(b)) see ‘death of an individual’ chapter.

When an individual:

• becomes resident in Scotland,
• was resident in another part of the UK
• was entitled to Attendance Allowance immediately before the date of the move to Scotland (PADP regs, reg. 44).

See ‘moving from Scotland to another part of the UK or vice versa’ chapter.

If the Attendance Allowance award that the individual was entitled to prior to moving to Scotland is later altered, this will prompt an unscheduled review. This is the case if the Attendance Allowance award is revised, superseded, reconsidered or appealed after the determination of entitlement to PADP after moving to Scotland (PADP regs, reg. 40(d)). See ‘moving from Scotland to another part of the UK or vice versa’ chapter.

When an individual moves from Scotland to another part of the UK (PADP regs, reg. 45). See ‘moving from Scotland to another part of the UK or vice versa’ chapter.

When the previous determination was based on an error (PADP regs, reg. 41 and reg. 42). See ‘when a previous determination is based on error’ chapter.

When Social Security Scotland:

• begin giving PADP to an individual by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(2)(a))
• decide that it is no longer appropriate to give PADP to an individual by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(2)(b))
• decide to vary the amount being given to an individual by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(3)(a))
• decide to vary the period over which PADP is given to an individual by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(3)(b))
• cease making deductions (PADP regs, reg. 43(3)(c)).

See chapter on giving PADP by way of decision.

When an individual who is receiving PADP by way of deduction notifies Social Security Scotland that they wish to:

• withdraw their agreement to be given PADP by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(4)(a))
• increase or decrease the amount of PADP being given by way of deduction (PADP regs. 43(4)(b),(c))
• amend the length of period over which PADP is given to an individual by way of deduction (PADP regs, reg. 43(4)(d)).

See chapter on giving PADP by way of decision.