Publication - Impact assessment
Scottish Welfare Fund - statutory guidance amendments April 2026: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) carried out in relation to the updated statutory guidance for the Scottish Welfare Fund.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
A standing statutory guidance review committee has been established which will review the statutory guidance on an annual basis. During each review, the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing of any change will be considered and additional consultation and engagement carried out with relevant stakeholders as required.
13. Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Munwar Hussain 16/02/2026
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Dougie McLaren 24/02/2026
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 23/01/2026
Contact
Email: swfqueries@gov.scot