Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment is a new benefit provided by Social Security Scotland. It is designed to provide extra money to help with the costs of caring for a child with a disability or health condition. It replaces Disability Living Allowance for children in Scotland; a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Child Disability Payment - Disability Information Scotland (disabilityscot.org.uk)

People can get a paper form via callin Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). Social Security Scotland will then post a form out to pelpe. An advisor local to people can meet people in person, over the phone or by video call. They can even meet in their homes if that’s their preference. People can Contact Social Security Scotland to book an appointments.

• Citizen’s Advice Scotland– click the link to find a local service or call the national helpline on 0800 028 1456.

• Disability Information Scotland– call 0300 323 9961, or email info@disabilityscot.org.uk