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Request for a redetermination of a Social Security Scotland decision (Scotland)
Scotland · in English
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For someone in Scotland who disagrees with a Social Security Scotland decision on Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment or another Scottish benefit. A written request for a redetermination under section 41 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 — within 42 days for those three benefits, later only with a good reason: it names the determination, says why it is wrong and lists new evidence; a redetermination comes before any tribunal appeal. You can also ask free by phone or online. Posted by recorded delivery. Sold blank, as it may hold health data.
- Made for use in Scotland
- Last updated October 29, 2026
- Document in English
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When to use this document
- Social Security Scotland refused your Adult Disability Payment and you think the decision is wrong.
- You get less than you expected for your child and want the decision looked at again.
- You have new medical evidence that was not taken into account when they decided.
- You want to ask for a redetermination in writing before thinking about a tribunal.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Sender
- Sender's address
- Town or city
- Sender's postcode
- Date
- Recipient
- Recipient's address
- Recipient's postcode
- National Insurance number
- Your Social Security Scotland reference (if any)
- Social Security Scotland benefit the decision is about (e.g. Adult Disability Payment)
- Date of the decision
- Summary of the decision
- Grounds
- Reasons for asking late (only if the deadline in the decision has passed)
- Phone
- Attachments
Common questions
- Do I need a letter to ask Social Security Scotland to look at a decision again?
- No. You can ask for a redetermination free by phone, through your online account or on the form that comes with the determination, and the determination notice tells you how. A letter helps when you want to set out your reasons and evidence in full and keep a copy of exactly what you sent; it goes to the address on the notice. Citizens Advice Scotland can help you prepare it, free.
- How long do I have to ask for a redetermination in Scotland?
- 42 days from being told of the decision for Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment and Carer Support Payment; 31 days for Scottish Child Payment. The determination notice gives the date. A late request can still be accepted up to one year after you were told, if you had a good reason. For a disability benefit or Carer Support Payment, Social Security Scotland then has 56 days to redetermine, and for Scottish Child Payment 16 working days.
- What can I do after a redetermination if I still disagree?
- Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Social Security Chamber), normally within 31 days of the redetermination notice, which explains how. If Social Security Scotland does not redetermine within its own time limit, you can appeal without waiting. The appeal is free. Universal Credit and other DWP benefits are challenged by a mandatory reconsideration instead, not a redetermination.
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