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News - 18 January 2022

Over £140k paid to new clients during Child Disability Payment pilot

More than £140,000 was paid to families during the pilot of Child Disability Payment, according to the latest official statistics.

News - 29 July 2022

Adult Disability Payment increases to 7 more areas ahead of national roll out

People in Aberdeenshire, City of Aberdeen, Fife, Moray, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire are now able to apply for Adult Disability Payment.

News - 10 September 2021

Child Disability Payment opens nationally from November

Scotland’s Child Disability Payment will open for new applications across the country from 22 November 2021.

News - 21 December 2023

Making it easier to move from Child Disability Payment to Adult Disability Payment

We have improved the way people who get Child Disability Payment move over to Adult Disability Payment.

News - 1 December 2022

£60m for disabled children in first year of new Scottish benefit

Minister urges those eligible to apply Almost £60 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children in the first year of a new Scottish benefit. The latest official figures from Social Security Scotland show the families of nearly 44,000 children and young people were receiving Child Disability Payment in September this year.

News - 3 May 2024

Parents urged not to miss out on disability support

Parents of disabled children are being urged to make sure they’re not missing out on vital financial support from the Scottish Government. Child Disability Payment is money to help families cover the extra costs of looking after a child or young person who is disabled, has a long-term health condition or is terminally ill. Since being introduced in 2021, over 78,000 children and young people have received the payment, with more than £500 million being paid out in total. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville met parents and children at Carrongrange High School in Grangemouth to hear about their experiences of applying for and receiving the benefit and to urge other parents to apply.

Guidance - 29 August 2022

Case transfer guide: Working Age Disability Living Allowance to Adult Disability Payment

Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on DLA in Scotland transferring to Adult Disability Payment

Guidance - 10 June 2022

Case transfer guide: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to Adult Disability Payment

Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in Scotland transferring to Adult Disability Payment.

News - 21 March 2022

Adult Disability Payment pilot opens for new applications

The new Adult Disability Payment has opened for applications from people living in three pilot areas.

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