Child Disability Payment decision making guide
Changes that require an unscheduled review
Not all reported changes require a determination without application.
A change that could possibly have an impact on either:
- the rate of award
- the length of the review period will require a review.
In these situations a case must be reviewed and a new determination made, even when the outcome is that there is no change in the level of award. This is because any decision on entitlement must be done by a determination even if it results in no change to the components or rates.
If an individual is unsuccessful in applying for CDP but then has a change in their circumstances they must apply again. This change must be something that has taken effect after the initial determination was made. However, case managers must be alert to any information that suggests an official error (CDP regs, reg. 32) was made when determining entitlement.
If a case manager is made aware of a change of circumstances during a redetermination, they will need to take this into account. For more information see the chapter on re-determination.
Mia is entitled to the lowest rate care component and the lower rate mobility component of CDP. Mia’s parent contacts Social Security Scotland on the 9th of February to inform them that they will be moving permanently away from Scotland in 4 weeks’ time.
The case manager carries out an unscheduled review and makes a determination without application. As Mia is moving away from Scotland, her entitlement to CDP will stop on the 10th of March.
The case manager sends out a notice of determination to Mia’s parent explaining the outcome of the unscheduled review.