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Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA)
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) assesses the potential impact of the Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026 on children’s rights under the UNCRC and their wellbeing, using the SHANARRI indicators.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
Once the payment scheme is underway, an evaluation will be undertaken, the details of which are to be confirmed. The CRWIA will be updated, if required, following the evaluation of the payment.
13. Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Aisha Pereyra 14 Jan 2026
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: 15 Jan 2026
Contact
Email: careleaverpayment@gov.scot