Social security - cross-border amendment and case transfer revocation: Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessments considerations

Conclusion

This impact assessment has identified that overall, the Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 will have a positive impact for people in Scotland.

The Scottish Government is aware that groups who share protected characteristics may face difficulties in accessing or understanding their entitlements due to language or other communication barriers. Scottish Ministers are committed to mitigating these barriers both within Social Security Scotland and by ensuring that the independent advocacy service will be available to signpost people to third sector organisations where necessary. Interpreter services and assistance to complete application forms will be available.

We will continue to monitor the impacts of the changes introduced by these regulations and update the impact assessments where necessary.

Sign off of the impact assessment template:

Name: Ian Davidson

Job title: Head of Social Security Policy

Date: 13 June 2025