Our office will be closed for the September weekend on Monday 15 September 2025.
We will close at 4pm on Friday 12 September, and normal service will resume at 10am on Tuesday 16 September.
You can still submit a request for an independent review during this time. However, any reviews received after 3pm on Friday 12 September will be processed when we reopen.
We are looking to gather feedback on our new Scottish Welfare Fund decision letter via this survey: https://forms.office.com/e/8AY7szX5Qp
We know how important it is to share learning, and we will share our reports and statistics on an annual basis.
This report focuses on the application of the High Most Compelling (HMC) priority rating by some local authorities, which limits funding to individuals in severe crisis.
Updated: May 22, 2025