The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013

[^key-1ccc5d2cf2775b477499be519b3a5b26]: Words in reg. 94(3)(b) inserted (26.7.2021) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance for Children and Young People) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/786), arts. 1(2), 23(2)(a)

[^key-1e20f390396efa78457f392f95f199e7]: Reg. 37(7)(b)(v) substituted (1.7.2022) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/634), regs. 1(2), 66(2)

[^key-25e25bcb26f6fb00606dad0e4a7ee201]: Words in reg. 7 heading omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(a) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-28a9fb844d196100e29aba5d01362f31]: Word in reg. 80(4) omitted (5.4.2015) by virtue of The Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3255), arts. 1(3), 30(4)(b)(i) (with art. 35(1))

[^key-2ddb9aec689343a21a88981800d8bd9c]: Words in reg. 37(7)(a)(ii) inserted (7.11.2017) by The Social Security and Child Support (Care Payments and Tenant Incentive Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/995), regs. 1, 15(2)(b)

[^key-30731872d9e48aea089a5d217c1fcad9]: Words in reg. 94(7) omitted (29.10.2013) by virtue of The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1508), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(4)

[^key-32aef32a74a98d55a329a6145424d44a]: Words in reg. 49(5) substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1508), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(3)

[^key-358745fad75e10567963b6a0368ebf00]: Reg. 39(7) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance (Exempt Work Hardship Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/205), regs. 1, 4(c)

[^key-359d5cd055f307469ad1f14fe1799939]: Words in reg. 19(1) inserted (25.3.2021) by The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit) (Telephone and Video Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/230), regs. 1(1), 6(2)

[^key-388bd7aad3979923a5b630fead6b9d75]: Words in reg. 50 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/678), regs. 1, 7(2)(b)

[^key-39fc79c4978f1da4dd32dcb520cb91f0]: Word in reg. 80(1)(h) substituted (28.4.2014) by The Universal Credit and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/597), regs. 1, 4(5)(a)

[^key-3c984f5509428f2ba39b7a7a2eb276ce]: Word in reg. 85(1) substituted (27.10.2014) by The Social Security (Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance) (Waiting Days) Amendment Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2309), regs. 1, 2(4) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-3d86ab6194ab5602332b9551462b05b5]: Words in reg. 5(3) substituted (30.3.2015) by The Jobseeker's Allowance (Extended Period of Sickness) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/339), regs. 1, 5(2)(b)

[^key-3d8e08eb3d7805f989806a02727d9535]: Reg. 26(2)(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Repeat Assessments and Pending Appeal Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/437), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)

[^key-40e531d52ffceb025947e836becf9bd9]: Reg. 37(7)(aa) inserted (7.11.2017) by The Social Security and Child Support (Care Payments and Tenant Incentive Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/995), regs. 1, 9(2)

[^key-4342057021b0e1814271abf3e1e6d6a4]: Words in reg. 62(1)(a) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(4)(a) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-455bb51592a2a770de6ef7a1e00ad715]: Words in reg. 2 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of The Deregulation Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/971), art. 1(2)(a), Sch. 3 para. 26

[^key-47c1c49b322fa402ed0b48619fa6d39a]: Words in reg. 49(5) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments) (Social Workers) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1094), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 32; S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(b)

[^key-4b7f1e49de74a70413bfbe0470647ed6]: Reg. 94(3)(c)(ii): comma substituted for word (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(b)(i)

[^key-4ec47ee36664c88cc9679ab12520cd06]: Reg. 5(4)(5) inserted (30.3.2015) by The Jobseeker's Allowance (Extended Period of Sickness) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/339), regs. 1, 5(2)(c)

[^key-500b1599404a4fd6e74d514d91f20607]: Reg. 52(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/678), regs. 1, 7(4)

[^key-511eba934e570d93dc2f54268267f00a]: Reg. 26(5)(6) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Repeat Assessments and Pending Appeal Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/437), regs. 1, 4(2)(c)

[^key-51c37fe3bb8406903b8d398c30a3c3b4]: Reg. 80(2)(g) inserted (28.4.2014) by The Universal Credit and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/597), regs. 1, 4(5)(b)

[^key-548dfce7c014bb6893ad117de47eced4]: Reg. 87(1) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Repeat Assessments and Pending Appeal Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/437), regs. 1, 4(3)

[^key-581b60efc8c49e8fde83cd87ad8dd1c7]: Words in reg. 84(4) added (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Scottish Rate of Income Tax etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/233), regs. 1, 8(c)

[^key-5f78b573f646bc4a817b211822b6543f]: Words in reg. 50 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/678), regs. 1, 7(2)(a)

[^key-636d18a8bb1254e4b92c73598ca9208f]: Words in reg. 7(3)(d)(i) inserted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-656ad5468e2cdcf4b93f71082e8cd2fd]: Reg. 45(1): reg. 45 renumbered as reg. 45(1) (15.2.2022) by The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Claimant Commitment Exceptions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/60), regs. 1(1), 3(a)

[^key-68bafcaeb042062b85b0ba71962e45e0]: Word in reg. 17(1)(a) omitted (1.7.2022) by virtue of The Social Security (Medical Evidence) and Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/630), regs. 1(2), 4(5)

[^key-6a4c709a936ec4e8735bab235b5ea162]: Words in reg. 7(3)(a)(i) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(i) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-6d0f3eff5524e2afa66a9523acd73f72]: Words in reg. 84(1) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Scottish Rate of Income Tax etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/233), regs. 1, 8(a)(i)

[^key-72984e60d48d730938c36049e7db34b0]: Words in reg. 35(1) inserted (25.3.2021) by The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit) (Telephone and Video Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/230), regs. 1(1), 6(3)

[^key-743fb1d8878c81b9817760a065684728]: Word in reg. 48(1) substituted (28.4.2014) by The Income Support (Work-Related Activity) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1097), regs. 1(1), 17

[^key-7643e570a56dbe9c8894a77e1f353d9e]: Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(2) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-77097cb4f594d8f20aed3e0ee32b39e9]: Words in reg. 49(5) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Social Security (Social Care Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/291), regs. 1, 4

[^key-79a56bc82902c78910314ac5af8fdb23]: Words in reg. 39(6) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance (Exempt Work Hardship Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/205), regs. 1, 4(b)

[^key-7ae4d600a9c8e013bab16f4370ee542f]: Reg. 94(3)(b): comma substituted for word (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(a)(i)

[^key-824c0a0c29fde7d739ea18dcc6b933c7]: Reg. 80(5)(ab) inserted (23.2.2015) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/67), regs. 1, 2(1)(2)(a)

[^key-88585b34432cea362620b5f0d0b4e946]: Reg. 62 modified by Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1907), Sch. 2 para. 12 (as modified (24.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/983, art. 9, Sch. 4 (as amended: (1.7.2013) by S.I. 2013/1511; (29.10.2013) by S.I. 2013/2657; (7.4.2014) by S.I. 2014/147, art. 12(2); (16.6.2014) by S.I. 2014/1452; (30.6.2014) by S.I. 2014/1661; (28.7.2014) by S.I. 2014/1923; (15.9.2014) by S.I. 2014/2321; (17.11.2014) by S.I. 2014/3067; (21.11.2014) by S.I. 2014/3094; (19.1.2015) by S.I. 2015/32; (10.3.2015) by S.I. 2015/634; (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/30; (6.4.2020) by S.I. 2020/234; (12.4.2021) by S.I. 2021/162 art. 32(3); (10.4.2023) by S.I. 2023/316, art. 32(3); (8.4.2024) by S.I. 2024/242, art. 31(3); (7.4.2025) by S.I. 2025/295, art. 31(3)

[^key-8e8ce3700e2e74ded37cce4c1a2380e6]: Words in reg. 21(3) substituted (29.7.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1508), regs. 1(2)(a), 5(2)(b)

[^key-8eef08168ba3fdcd689ef75b97f1ff29]: Words in reg. 21(1) inserted (29.7.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1508), regs. 1(2)(a), 5(2)(a)

[^key-968457b532588e95ecb41b11f29d5de2]: Words in reg. 7(1) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(b) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-98149f8780df275baf35fb82a1efeb58]: Words in reg. 62(1)(a) inserted (23.6.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provision) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/581), regs. 1, 8 (with reg. 10)

[^key-9c7ed6066b4c80f41252e64d59e34907]: Words in reg. 80(4) omitted (5.4.2015) by virtue of The Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3255), arts. 1(3), 30(4)(b)(ii) (with art. 35(1))

[^key-9f88b23d0fce0a3f9bc13a25a5db57fa]: Reg. 62(2) substituted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(4)(b) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7) (as amended: (10.4.2017) by S.I. 2017/260; (9.4.2018) by S.I. 2018/281; (8.4.2019) by S.I. 2019/480; (6.4.2020) by S.I. 2020/234; (12.4.2021) by S.I. 2021/162), art. 32(2) (11.4 2022) by S.I. 2022/292, art. 32(2)(3); (10.4.2023 by S.I. 2023/316, art. 32(2)); (8.4.2024) by S.I. 2024/242, 31(2); (7.4.2025) by S.I. 2025/295, 31(2)

[^key-9fa8d2db9b2083415375dd5f5499f10c]: Words in reg. 7(3)(d)(i) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(i) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-a05e171ddcfcf4e30107e34830a14185]: Words in reg. 84(2) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Scottish Rate of Income Tax etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/233), regs. 1, 8(b)

[^key-a06fe9d7799769d301d6770b1464a71a]: Words in reg. 100(b) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1-3 of the amending S.I.) by The Pensions Act 2014 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Amendments) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/422), arts. 1(2), 44

[^key-a09aad84b4c2798093f185e5e3a6f4de]: Reg. 75A inserted (31.12.2014) by The Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3255), arts. 1(2), 30(3)

[^key-a14bbe3866a90ccd02af4a02d66e21c9]: Word in reg. 37(7)(b)(vi) omitted (3.11.2017) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/901), arts. 1, 18(b)(i)

[^key-a170ced25dc4c797f8b51a1065a2b8ba]: Words in reg. 94(7) substituted (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(c)(ii)

[^key-a59a0ecbc8e13d7bd06ed40c63b8ede1]: Reg. 26(3) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Repeat Assessments and Pending Appeal Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/437), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)

[^key-a9ddd6965677cd83981ef1b94e743ece]: Reg. 45(2) inserted (15.2.2022) by The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Claimant Commitment Exceptions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/60), regs. 1(1), 3(b)

[^key-b2a99693594bf45c5ed4057ab6962125]: Words in reg. 16(1)(e)(i) omitted (18.5.2014) by virtue of The Social Security (Maternity Allowance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/884), regs. 1, 6(3)(a)

[^key-b4c50b8a96b953ec6cc0ffdf01c1aff3]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 98

[^key-bdd2c619e6cb4d1fd0f506ec5bf32aa3]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (S.) (16.12.2014) by The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 and Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3229), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 34

[^key-c0a949b4981fa0d9219c0f87a7d3c2d6]: Words in reg. 94(3)(c)(ii) inserted (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-c2f72834bf9cf54b2f24cc445a7c76a4]: Words in reg. 80(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/354), regs. 1, 30(2)

[^key-c4c7e4d50c816248cd272c28b11f9b99]: Word in reg. 80(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2014) by The Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3255), arts. 1(2), 30(4)(a)(i)

[^key-c66617082f7aed633d425ae11af8d495]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.) (13.3.2014) by The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/107), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 55

[^key-c72b27f78cd7ef33fd5193865bfc7ae6]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (4.4.2022) by The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Terminal Illness) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/260), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

[^key-cc261a3791f0c2242d0ac327fc4ece70]: Words in reg. 94(7) substituted (26.7.2021) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance for Children and Young People) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/786), arts. 1(2), 23(3)

[^key-d28a8ca674869a1a41c710fc92756243]: Words in reg. 94(7) inserted (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(c)(i)

[^key-d6c1058396b095e55b0afc45b452256b]: Words in reg. 39(1)(c) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance (Exempt Work Hardship Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/205), regs. 1, 4(a)

[^key-dc260d2ec1538f93d14a4238c44da72d]: Reg. 51(4) omitted (1.11.2021) by virtue of The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1132), regs. 1(1), 3(b)

[^key-dd807edebae1f8193f3a38ad2fc31c69]: Words in reg. 62(1)(b) inserted (23.6.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provision) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/581), regs. 1, 8 (with reg. 10)

[^key-e274afdbdd9ddfe4a9f78c8ca7675bc1]: Words in reg. 96(6)(b) inserted (2.4.2018) by The Social Security and Child Support (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/228), regs. 1, 15(2)

[^key-e2988bc392a6499e61762df6dde08079]: Words in reg. 94(3)(b) inserted (21.3.2022) by The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/177), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-e29cbb72ea8f2b0eff65785c4f217767]: Words in reg. 62(1)(b) omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(4)(a) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-e9001b7b031d94a20413478e60205739]: Words in reg. 5(1) substituted (30.3.2015) by The Jobseeker's Allowance (Extended Period of Sickness) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/339), regs. 1, 5(2)(a)

[^key-ed82ffc86ae436d50ff78c2bbbc351ac]: Reg. 75 omitted (5.4.2015) by virtue of The Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3255), arts. 1(3), 30(2) (with art. 35(1))

[^key-ef57ce119077fa145dfcff66842a7422]: Words in reg. 7(3)(a)(i) inserted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2 paras. 1-7)

[^key-efc87de1228ae849ca25ffaaa7c5ff04]: Words in reg. 94(3)(c)(ii) inserted (26.7.2021) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance for Children and Young People) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/786), arts. 1(2), 23(2)(b)

[^key-f047d3e2372cb4ee4661b3d94492ebcf]: Reg. 37(7)(a)(ia) inserted (3.11.2017) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/901), arts. 1, 18(a)

[^key-f64714ba93a458fd322981eebf3395d9]: Words in reg. 51(1) substituted (1.11.2021) by The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1132), regs. 1(1), 3(a)

[^key-fc4bf3c632167b4aa5ee8e29d848c332]: Words in reg. 96(6)(c) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 413(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-22055e634b29e72e537b120cfe2a47e1]: Words in Instrument substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1

[^key-8def2816902a3950d0b1b06569945ed3]: Words in reg. 2 inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(2)

[^key-8df3fd142942b33d0a8ccc430c3cf5fe]: Words in reg. 9(2)(a) inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(3)

[^key-879187bf933b7874f2af18d285bcd89f]: Words in reg. 47(1)(a) inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(4)(a)

[^key-91c56a6e4b619daa2440e17dde07b8d4]: Reg. 47(2)(a)(b) substituted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(4)(b)

[^key-a45a4910cfe7a45d055a9307322c81ae]: Words in reg. 47(5) inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(4)(c)

[^key-e1979ef8fe03a98af20249b276ad6356]: Words in reg. 85(2)(a) inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(5)

[^key-b109a7ac60ad9ac555409e5aac0b3a75]: Words in reg. 100(b) inserted (19.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1218), arts. 1(2), 25(6)

[^key-ea217f3a5225675f7ceceb162ccfc919]: Reg. 84(3)(a) omitted (6.4.2024) by virtue of The Social Security (Class 2 National Insurance Contributions) (Consequential Amendments and Savings) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/377), regs. 1(1), 8(21) (with reg. 1(4))

[^key-cd02352f5a0af2abb9d50798d08a402b]: Words in reg. 94(3)(a) inserted (21.10.2024) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/919), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-5d898c042d82c4d1f68a198559c3af17]: Words in reg. 94(3)(b) inserted (21.10.2024) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/919), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-f0298beaeb147fd15ac9ca90ac9ef968]: Words in reg. 94(3)(c)(i) inserted (21.10.2024) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/919), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-6e1b6337e392d35cbb2005b61e040e48]: Words in reg. 94(3)(c)(ii) inserted (21.10.2024) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/919), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-c7e980568196f486d6d1e14f56579af5]: Words in reg. 94(7) inserted (21.10.2024) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/919), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(b)

[^key-39e3711b5ddd5bc98f6e43bb81209347]: Words in reg. 94(3)(b) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/227), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(a)

[^key-16c1ca8c02dd2ab3f8bf00ea4b2dfd54]: Words in reg. 94(3)(c)(ii) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/227), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(a)

[^key-ec1a467fa069fc0bcab359b205b1ec70]: Word in reg. 94(7) omitted (21.3.2025) by virtue of The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/227), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(b)(i)(aa)

[^key-345a45a93b0e81898a2b903e35ae8396]: Words in reg. 94(7) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/227), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(b)(i)(bb)

[^key-f164c5d1096ac310409de984c7867f4b]: Words in reg. 94(7) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/227), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-bf102eb925a474085a3b791258e71e08]: Reg. 75B inserted (6.4.2025) by The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/201), regs. 1(2), 21(2)

[^key-054c1c438b7783de1d96ab76a30f279f]: Words in reg. 80(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2025) by The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/201), regs. 1(2), 21(3)

[^key-7316e1ec42e5075bc967300ec12ed3a4]: Sum in Reg. 62(1)(a) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(m)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/295), arts. 1(3)(m), 31(1)(a)

[^key-a2eb76b784d466ab193c44dddc09a28d]: Sum in Reg. 62(1)(b)(i) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(m)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/295), arts. 1(3)(m), 31(1)(a)

[^key-424953bc4ce6a99c02f59bc48ccd366e]: Sum in Reg. 62(1)(b)(ii) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(m)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/295), arts. 1(3)(m), 31(1)(b)

[^key-57ec380850441dd183a3dbcdedf34a04]: Sum in Reg. 62(2) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(m)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/295), arts. 1(3)(m), 31(1)(c)

[^key-89ffa8432f7e5ed4d20669379017bd8f]: Word in reg. 88(1) substituted (18.7.2025) by The Social Security (Habitual Residence, Past Presence and Temporary Absence) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/884), regs. 1(1), 12(2)(a)

[^key-1bc97974d13d57899eeff7081a377f84]: Reg. 88(1A) inserted (18.7.2025) by The Social Security (Habitual Residence, Past Presence and Temporary Absence) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/884), regs. 1(1), 12(2)(b)

[^key-6d695616259e68ca1631abd3f801450f]: Reg. 92A inserted (18.7.2025) by The Social Security (Habitual Residence, Past Presence and Temporary Absence) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/884), regs. 1(1), 12(3)

[^key-f36ead9936844bec12b0db95d22db854]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (1.2.2026) by The Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1350), art. 1(4), Sch. para. 14(2); S.S.I. 2026/2, sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ed59868b1205d83677ae3e617cbd0ba9]: Words in reg. 2 substituted (15.3.2026) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/246), arts. 1(2), 27(2)

[^key-9438075b877a22d7a99a982638796579]: Words in reg. 100(b) substituted (15.3.2026) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/246), arts. 1(2), 27(3)

Effect of statutory shared parental pay on an employment and support allowance

75A

• (1) This regulation applies where—

• (a) a claimant is entitled to statutory shared parental pay and, on the day immediately preceding the first day in the shared parental pay period the claimant—

• (i) is in a period of limited capability for work; and

• (ii) satisfies the conditions of entitlement to an employment and support allowance in accordance with section 1(2)(a) of the Act; and

• (b) on any day during the statutory shared parental pay period—

• (i) that claimant is in a period of limited capability for work; and

• (ii) that day is not a day where that claimant is treated as not having limited capability for work.

• (2) Where this regulation applies, notwithstanding section 20(6) of the Act, a claimant who is entitled to statutory shared parental pay is to be entitled to an employment and support allowance in respect of any day that falls within the shared parental pay period.

• (3) Where by virtue of paragraph (2) a person is entitled to an employment and support allowance for any week (including part of a week), the total amount of such benefit payable to that claimant for that week is to be reduced by an amount equivalent to any statutory shared parental pay to which that claimant is entitled in accordance with Part 12ZC of the Contributions and Benefits Act for the same week (or equivalent part of a week where entitlement to an employment and support allowance is for part of a week), and only the balance, if any, of the employment and support allowance is to be payable to that claimant.

• (4) In this regulation “statutory shared parental pay period” means the weeks in respect of which statutory shared parental pay is payable to a person under section 171ZY(2) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.

Effect of statutory neonatal care pay on an employment and support allowance

75B

• (1) This regulation applies where—

• (a) a claimant is entitled to statutory neonatal care pay and, on the day immediately preceding the first day in the neonatal care pay period the claimant—

• (i) is in a period of limited capability for work; and

• (ii) satisfies the conditions of entitlement to an employment and support allowance in accordance with section 1(2)(a) of the Act; and

• (b) on any day during the statutory neonatal care pay period—

• (i) that claimant is in a period of limited capability for work; and

• (ii) that day is not a day where that claimant is treated as not having limited capability for work.

• (2) Where this regulation applies, notwithstanding section 20(7A) of the Act, a claimant who is entitled to statutory neonatal care pay is to be entitled to an employment and support allowance in respect of any day that falls within the statutory neonatal care pay period.

• (3) Where by virtue of paragraph (2) a person is entitled to an employment and support allowance for any week (including part of a week), the total amount of such benefit payable to that claimant for that week is to be reduced by an amount equivalent to any statutory neonatal care pay to which that claimant is entitled in accordance with Part 12ZE of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 for the same week (or equivalent part of a week where entitlement to an employment and support allowance is for part of a week), and only the balance, if any, of the employment and support allowance is to be payable to that claimant.

• (4) In this regulation “statutory neonatal care pay period” means the weeks in respect of which statutory neonatal care pay is payable to a person under section 171ZZ16 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.

Absence where His Majesty’s Government provides public information to advise British nationals to leave a country or territory or arranges the evacuation of British nationals from a country or territory

92A

A claimant is to continue to be entitled to an employment and support allowance during the first 26 weeks of a temporary absence from Great Britain if—

• (a) the claimant was present in a country or territory outside Great Britain immediately before His Majesty’s Government—

• (i) provided public information to advise British nationals to leave that country or territory, or

• (ii) arranged the evacuation of British nationals from that country or territory;

• (b) any of regulations 88 to 92 applied to the claimant when the public information was issued or the evacuation began;

• (c) the Secretary of State is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to expect the claimant to return, or have returned, to Great Britain; and

• (d) the claimant did not enter that country or territory when His Majesty’s Government’s public information was to advise British nationals to leave that country or territory.