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Guidance
3 June 2025
Guidance
3 June 2025
Social Security Scotland may consider making an appointment to act on the child's behalf.
Guidance
3 June 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.
Guidance
3 June 2025
Child Disability Payment
Components of CDPThe rates and components an individual is entitled to is dependent on whether they meet the criteria set out in the regulations for CDP for each component.
Guidance
3 June 2025
Case managers should consider an individual's ability to walk outdoor surfaces.
Guidance
3 June 2025
Determination without application is made if the case manager has made a determination that the individual is entitled to CDP as a result of a move to Scotland from another part of the UK, the DLAC award that case manager took account of changes and this change occurs after the initial determination without application is made.
Guidance
3 June 2025
Child Disability Payment
Care component definitionsInterpreting definitions for the care component of Child Disability Payment
Guidance
3 June 2025
Child Disability Payment
Applying the backwards and forwards testsIndividuals must satisfy the backwards and forwards tests to be entitled to a higher rate of either component of CDP when their award is reviewed
Guidance
3 June 2025
Child Disability Payment
Hospitals, Residential Settings and Legal DetentionEntitlement to payment of the mobility component of CDP continues when an individual entitled to CDP enters alternative accommodation.
Guidance
3 June 2025
A person with parental rights and responsibilities has the right to act as the child's legal representative.
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