Single or multiple conditions

In the case of a single condition, it may be relatively easy for you to understand if the individual’s condition or the needs stemming from it is unlikely to change. Refer to medical guidance to learn about conditions and likely needs resulting from them. A to Z list of common illnesses and conditions | NHS inform; Health A to Z - NHS (www.nhs.uk); Scottish health information you can trust | NHS inform

Where the individual has multiple conditions, it may be much more challenging to assess the likelihood of a change in their level of need.

Where the individual has multiple conditions, it is likely that planned treatment or surgery may not improve their overall level of need. You should therefore consider carefully the extent to which any treatment or surgery will likely change the individual’s overall level of need.

Indefinite awards are common in Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance, due to the age and nature of needs of the people receiving it. Indefinite awards should be considered for individuals on any rate or component of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance, if the level of need related to their conditions or disability is highly unlikely to change.

Individuals do not need to have a formal diagnosis of their condition or disability. For more information on indefinite awards, see the Indefinite awards (awards without a review date) section in this chapter.

You must consider the likelihood of changes to the individual’s overall level of care needs, rather than the likelihood of one of their conditions changing.

If you are unsure about whether the individual has one or more conditions that are likely to change, request a case discussion.