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19 July 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
19 July 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
19 July 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
19 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment care component - rates and criteriaGuidance
19 July 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
19 July 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.
Guidance
19 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
IntroductionThe rules of entitlement to the lower rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment.
Guidance
19 July 2025
Child Disability Payment
Preparing a cooked main mealThe purpose of considering if an individual can prepare a cooked main meal is to determine their ability to perform key daily activities.
Guidance
19 July 2025
Guidance
19 July 2025
If the individual tells Social Security Scotland about the move less than 13 weeks after it has happened, the run-on period continues for 13 weeks after the date that the individual tells Social Security Scotland that they have moved.
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