The Scottish Government has paid £132.5 million to tens of thousands of families with disabled children or young people since a new devolved disability benefit launched in November 2021. The latest official figures from Social Security Scotland indicate that families of 54,735 children and young people were receiving Child Disability Payment by the end of December 2022.
The benefit replaced Disability Living Allowance for Children, which is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and helps cover the extra costs of caring for a child with a disability, long-term health condition or is terminally ill, up to the age of 18. People already receiving Disability Living Allowance for Children do not need to make a new application as Social Security Scotland will contact them ahead of their award being automatically transferred to the new welfare system.
A new nationwide campaign launched by the Scottish Government aims to raise awareness about financial support available for families of disabled youngsters and drive take-up of Child Disability Payment.
Child Disability Payment provides financial support to help families and carers with the extra costs of caring for a child or young person with a disability or long-term health condition.
Scottish Child Disability Payment rates 2023/24
Child Disability Payment rates are the same as Disability Living Allowance for Children. These payments are worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week from April 10. The support is paid every four weeks and is worth up to £691.00.
Care Component rates
- Highest: £101.75
- Middle: £68.10
- Lowest: £26.90
Mobility component rates
- Higher: £71.00
- Lower: £26.90
How to apply for Child Disability Payment
People can apply for Child Disability Payment online, over the phone, by post or in-person.
You can find out more and apply through mygov.scot here or by calling Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222.
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