Publications

Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - overview of public engagement

This report outlines the themes emerging from a rapid analysis of the public engagement exercise on our approach to decision making with regard to changes to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown arrangements.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 21 May 2020

Part of:: Coronavirus (COVID-19): strategic approach

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis

The Route Map gives an indication of the order in which we will carefully and gradually seek to change current restrictions. Please look at the collection of Route Map documents to ensure you are using the latest version.

Type: Strategy/plan
Date: 21 May 2020

Part of:: Coronavirus (COVID-19): strategic approach; Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance

Victim Surcharge Fund: guidance

This guidance for organisations that provide support to victims of crime sets out how the Victim Surcharge Fund will operate and explains the application process, assessment criteria for awards, and what the Fund can and cannot be used for.

Type: Advice and guidance
Date: 21 May 2020

Carer’s Allowance at November 2019: summary statistics

Updated quarterly statistics for Carer’s Allowance claimants in Scotland

Type: Statistics
Date: 19 May 2020

Part of:: Social Security Scotland statistics: publications

Draft Winter Heating Assistance regulations 2020

Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People inviting SCoSS to scrutinise the draft Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) regulations 2020.

Type: Correspondence
Date: 18 May 2020

Social Security experience panels: decision making and reviewing an award - main report

Outlines the Social Security experience panel's views expressed in a survey and focus groups on decision making for disability benefit applications.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 18 May 2020

Part of:: Social Security Experience Panels: publications

Social Security experience panels: decision making and reviewing an award - visual summary

Outlines the Social Security experience panel's views expressed in a survey and focus groups on decision making for disability benefit applications.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 18 May 2020

Part of:: Social Security Experience Panels: publications

Social Security experience panels: gathering supporting information - main report

Outlines the Social Security experience panel's views expressed in a survey on gathering supporting information for disability benefit applications.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 18 May 2020

Part of:: Social Security Experience Panels: publications

Social Security experience panels: gathering supporting information - visual summary