Child Disability Payment to Adult Disability Payment Client Journey

From Autumn 2022, Social Security Scotland will be contacting clients currently in receipt of Child Disability Payment who may be eligible to apply for Adult Disability Payment.

The eligibility criteria for Chid Disability Payment is different to that for Adult Disability Payment. The invitation to apply letter will include information to support the client to decide when it would suit them best to move on from Child Disability Payment. Clients will need to make an informed decision based on their personal circumstances about the most appropriate time to apply for Adult Disability Payment.

Who is this event for?

Stakeholders who advise and support clients who are in receipt of Child Disability Payment and are approaching 16 years old.

This includes:

• Educational support staff

• Children and Family Social Workers

• Social Care Workers including those working in Residential Schools

• Advocates

• Welfare Rights Advisors

• Policy Officers

• Learning and Development colleagues

• Communications colleagues

• Third Sector and Charitable organisations

This event will provide information on:

• The end to end client journey to move on from Child Disability Payment including when to apply, challenging a decision and support available for clients during the process

• How we will communicate with clients and keep them informed during the process

• What the young person will need to consider before moving from Child Disability Payment

• How the process will be different from moving from Disability Living Allowance for Children to Personal Independence Payment

Tuesday 6 September, 10:30-11:30: Tickets

Wednesday 14 September, 14:00-15:00: Tickets

Thursday 22 September, 10:30-11:30: Tickets