Volume IV of the Social Security Legislation 2026/27 series is the definitive reference work on disability and sickness benefits across the United Kingdom, with dedicated coverage of Scotland's rapidly expanding devolved social security system. Forming part of a five-volume set alongside Volume I (Non-Means-Tested and Non-Contributory Benefits), Volume II (Universal Credit, State Pension Credit and the Social Fund), Volume III (Administration, Adjudication and the European Dimension) and Volume V (Income Support and the Legacy Benefits), this title is indispensable for practitioners working across this complex and evolving area of law.
This volume brings together all relevant statutory material for disability and sickness benefits, with expert commentary that takes account of decisions of the courts, the Upper Tribunal and the former Social Security Commissioners. Tables of cases and a comprehensive index ensure efficient navigation for busy readers.
Key subject areas covered include:
- Disability benefits
- Statutory sick pay
- "New-style" employment and support allowance
- Industrial injuries and prescribed diseases
- Mesothelioma payments
- Vaccine damage payments
- Infected blood compensation
- Scottish social security benefits and tribunals
- Scottish Social Security System
A particular strength of this volume is its coverage of Scottish legislation governing the expanding Scottish social security system, notably child disability payment and adult disability payment, which have replaced disability living allowance for children and personal independence payment for adults living in Scotland respectively. Tribunals dealing with appeals in relation to Scottish social security benefits are also comprehensively addressed, making this volume essential for anyone practising in this jurisdiction.
This edition incorporates the numerous miscellaneous amendments made over the past year to both primary and secondary legislation. The commentary has been updated with references to, and analysis of, important Upper Tribunal decisions and decisions of the courts, ensuring readers have access to the most current legal developments affecting disability and sickness benefit claims.
Produced by an editorial team combining academic rigour with practical expertise in both social security and tax appeals, this volume is essential reading for tribunal judges, members and staff, solicitors, welfare rights advisers, accountants, personal tax advisers and students.
