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26 July 2025
Guidance
26 July 2025
Determination without application happens when an individual is under 18 years of age, moves to become resident in Scotland was resident in the another part of the UK before the move, and was entitled to DLA immediately before ‘the date of the move’.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Making an unscheduled review because of a change of circumstanceMaking an unscheduled review means reviewing the individual’s entitlement to CDP, taking account of latest change in circumstances since the last determination.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Renal dialysis and the care componentIndividuals undergoing renal dialysis as a result of a disability or physical impairment at least twice a week are also entitled to the care component of CDP.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
The Effects of Fear and Anxiety on Moving around OutdoorsIndividuals who cannot move around outdoors because of fear and anxiety are entitled to lower rate of the mobility component, if the fear and anxiety is caused by a mental disability.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Guidance
26 July 2025
A person must have legal authority to act on behalf of a child in connection with Child Disability Payment.
Guidance
26 July 2025
CDP should be paid every four weeks, in arrears. Where Special Rules for Terminal Illness apply, CDP should be paid weekly, in advance.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Social Security Scotland may consider making an appointment to act on the child's behalf.
Guidance
26 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
The applicant does not appear to have parental rights and responsibilitiesThe case manager will need to explain to the applicant that there is not enough supporting information to confirm that they have parental rights and responsibilities for the child.
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