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Guidance - 15 December 2023

When to complete a BASRiS, SR1 or a DS1500 form

This 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.

Guidance - 15 December 2023

Requesting a BASRiS form

The BASRiS form will replace the DS1500 for Scotland's new forms of disability assistance.

News - 4 September 2020

100 more jobs for new social security service

Social Security Scotland is to create 100 jobs at its Glasgow base as it undertakes its first major round of recruitment in the city.

News - 23 December 2020

£600,000 for young carers

Over 2000 young carers receive Young Carer Grant

Client Panels Newsletter: Issue 3

In this third edition of our newsletter, we share our latest research findings and tell you what’s coming up later in 2022. Thanks to all members who participated in our research.

News - 31 October 2022

A transparent approach to benefit take-up progress

A new annual publication with estimated take-up rates of Scottish social security benefits has been published for the first time. The report will help track progress against the Scottish Government’s Benefit Take-up Strategy which is a requirement of the 2018 Social Security (Scotland) Act. The Scottish Government is committed to delivering a transparent social security system and reporting annually on progress will support that aim. This first publication covers estimates from introduction of the benefits up to the end of March in the 2021-2022 financial year and will sit alongside existing performance reporting on Social Security Scotland.

News - 11 September 2023

Celebrating those who care

On Sunday 10 September we took part in Concert for Caring, an event organised by the ALLIANCE Scotland at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. Hosted by comedian Des Clarke and featuring headline acts Callum Beattie and Altered Images, the evening was dedicated to honouring Scotland's carers and people working in third-sector organisations and health and social care.

Guidance - 27 June 2025

When the change in entitlement should begin if the individual meets the criteria for a higher award

Entitlement to a higher award will begin on the date when the individual first satisfies the requirements for a higher award.

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