# The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability and Carer Benefits) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026, Article 2: Amendment of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987


In regulation 6 of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (date of claim)—
(a) in paragraph (22), in sub-paragraph (d) of the definition of “qualifying benefit” for “Scottish disability benefit” substitute “Scottish disability or carer benefit”;
(b) in paragraph (38)(b)—
(i) for “Scottish disability benefit” substitute “Scottish disability or carer benefit”;
(ii) omit the “or” after paragraph (iii);
(iii) after paragraph (iv) insert
“; or
(v) carer support payment within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/679/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-scotland-act-2018-disability-and-carer-benefits-consequential-amendments-order-2026/article-2
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