This Order, which corresponds to an Order (S.I. 1996/599) made by the Secretary of State for Social Security under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5), increases the rates and amounts of certain social security benefits and other sums.
SCHEDULE 7Applicable amounts in special cases
Part IProvisions in Schedule 7 to the Income Support Regulations as Amended by this Order
a
the following conditions are satisfied—
i
a person has been appointed to act for him under regulation 33 of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198753 (persons unable to act),
ii
his income support is payable to an administrative officer of the hospital or other institution either as or at the request of the person so appointed, and
iii
a registered medical practitioner treating him certifies that all or part of his income support cannot be used by him or on his behalf; or