Extra money for families in Scotland to help with the costs of caring for a disabled child.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Child Disability Payment (Scotland) offers
- Not means-tested: Your income isn't taken into account.
- Two components: Care and mobility components.
- Unlocks help: Can lead to extra help such as carer support.
- Replaces DLA: Replaces DLA for children in Scotland.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Parents or carers of disabled children under 16 in Scotland |
| Care component | £30.30, £76.70 or £114.60 a week |
| Mobility component | £30.30 or £80.00 a week (age 3 or 5 and over) |
| How to claim | Online, by phone or by paper |
| Where | Scotland only (DLA for children in England and Wales) |
Key points
Not means-tested: Your income isn't taken into account.
Two components: Care and mobility components.
Unlocks help: Can lead to extra help such as carer support.
About Social Security Scotland
Child Disability Payment (Scotland) is run by Social Security Scotland. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Social Security Scotland.