Various guidance materials
Laura Docherty explores the rules that can help advisers maximise arrears of the Severe Disability Premium for their clients. Introduction As managed migration has progressed it’s become clear that many […]
Summary The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) grants individuals the right to access recorded information held by Scottish public authorities. Under FOISA, public authorities must disclose requested information
The right to know: freedom of information in Scotland Read More »
CH v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Judicial Summary This appeal concerns procedural fairness and the approach that the Tribunal should take to the way in which it
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit – www.gov.uk/guidance/move-to-universal-credit-if-you-get-a-migration-notice-letter Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age
Guidance: Move to Universal Credit if you get a Migration Notice letter Read More »
Wednesday 30 April 2025 New Fair Repayment Rate – which comes into force today – caps Universal Credit deductions at 15%, down from 25%. The Fair Repayment Rate places a
Universal Credit New Fair Repayment Rate comes into force today Read More »
April 28, 2025 Welcome progress to reduce child poverty has been made by the Scottish Government since the introduction of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, which has driven action
April 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). It may also apply to people
Factsheet 92: Universal Credit Read More »
For babies born on or after 6 April 2025 new support will be available for employed parents (or similar carers) whose child needsto receive neonatal care soon after birth. The
Introduction of Statutory Neonatal Care Pay Read More »
Kate Smith explores case law on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Activity 2 — Taking Nutrition to see who can meet the point scoring descriptors. To qualify for the daily living
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — Activity 2 Taking Nutrition Read More »
More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment. More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect
Change to earnings limit for carers Read More »
