Guidance Library

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Guidance

3 July 2025

Deciding who will act on a child's behalf

A person must have legal authority to act on behalf of a child in connection with Child Disability Payment.

Guidance

3 July 2025

When a payment can be made

CDP should be paid every four weeks, in arrears. Where Special Rules for Terminal Illness apply, CDP should be paid weekly, in advance.

Guidance

3 July 2025

Legal detention locations

Guidance

3 July 2025

Considering whether to make an appointment to act on child's behalf

Social Security Scotland may consider making an appointment to act on the child's behalf.

Guidance

3 July 2025

Child Disability Payment

The applicant does not appear to have parental rights and responsibilities

The 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 July 2025

Child Disability Payment

Components of CDP

The 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 July 2025

Child Disability Payment

Care component definitions

Interpreting definitions for the care component of Child Disability Payment

Guidance

3 July 2025

What type of walking surfaces are relevant?

Case managers should consider an individual's ability to walk outdoor surfaces.

Guidance

3 July 2025

If entitlement to CDP is based on a DLAC award that later changes

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 July 2025

Child Disability Payment

Applying the backwards and forwards tests

Individuals must satisfy the backwards and forwards tests to be entitled to a higher rate of either component of CDP when their award is reviewed

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