{"id":3174,"date":"2024-03-24T08:32:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T08:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/?post_type=article&p=3174"},"modified":"2024-12-18T13:10:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:10:59","slug":"moving-from-one-part-of-scotland-to-another","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/moving-from-one-part-of-scotland-to-another\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving from one part of Scotland to another"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving home can be a life changing event, especially if you need support to live your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are moving to another part of Scotland you will probably not be able to take your current support with you. But, your new council should find out what you need support with and work with you to put support in place to meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social care support works slightly differently in every council area, so you may also find the rules and procedures are different when you move.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Planning to move to a different council area<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

When you know you are going to move, it is important to plan for the change to your support as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact your social worker to tell them you plan to move and ask for them to help arrange the support you will need.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do not have an allocated social worker, you will need to contact your council\u2019s Social Work Department to request support with the move.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What your current council needs to do<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Your current or \u2018home\u2019 council is responsible for paying for the care and support you need, until you are settled in your new area. Their responsibility lasts for the first three months after you move to your new area.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you become settled in your new area before the end of the three months, your new council may take over responsibility for assessing your needs and arranging your support with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your current council should contact your new council and request a transfer of your case.<\/span><\/p>\n

A meeting should be arranged for:<\/span><\/p>\n