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Guidance - 15 December 2023
Frequently asked questionsThis guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf.
In this fourth edition of our newsletter, we will share our latest research findings and tell you what is coming up in early 2023. Thank you to all of our members who have taken part in our research projects in 2022.
Guidance - 15 December 2023
Third sector guidance for completing a Special Rules for Terminal Illness applicationThis guidance is for third sector organisations support terminally ill people to apply for Disability Assistance under Special Rules for Terminal Illness.
News - 20 December 2023
Our unique human rights approach to benefitsProfessor Paul Knight OBE is Social Security Scotland’s Chief Medical Advisor. His expertise was crucial in establishing and embedding Social Security Scotland’s Health and Social Care Division and ensuring that the human rights approach to benefits is integral to the division’s operation - an approach which is radically different from the rest of the UK.
News - 6 June 2023
Carer’s Week: providing support for unpaid carersSocial Security Scotland recognises the challenges that unpaid carers face and the difference that they make to families and communities across Scotland. That’s why, during Carer’s Week, we’re urging unpaid carers to check if they are eligible for help.
News - 29 June 2023
Providing social security support for deafblind peopleDeafblind Awareness Week (Monday 26 June – Sunday 2 July) is an annual event promoting the care of people living with sight and hearing loss.