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22 August 2025
Virtually unable to walk means unable to walk to any appreciable extent or practically unable to walk.
Guidance
22 August 2025
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
Significant portionThe term “significant portion” means neither trivial nor negligible and is a question of fact
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
Check the applicant is responsible for the childFind out how to check the applicant has parental rights and responsibilities for the child they applied for.
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
What is a good reason for not notifying within 1 monthAn individual cannot be reasonably expected to notify a change in their circumstances within one month if there are special circumstances which justify the individual being unable to promptly report the change.
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment care component - rates and criteriaGuidance
22 August 2025
An individual’s entitlement to CDP will end when they reach 18 unless they have submitted a full application for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) before turning 18.
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
Choosing an appropriate review period between 2 and 10 yearsInformation on choosing an appropriate review period based on individual circumstances.
Guidance
22 August 2025
Child Disability Payment
No person with parental rights and responsibilities lives with, and looks after the child and appears able and willing to actIf there is a person with no parental rights but lives with the child and is willing to act, Social Security Scotland may appoint the applicant to act on behalf of the child.
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