Child Disability Payment (for people in Scotland)

What it is:

This is money to help with extra costs of looking after a child under 18 who has a disability or long-term health condition.

Who can get it?

• Parents or guardians of a child under 18 with a physical or mental disability.
• The child must have had the condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least 6 more months (some exceptions for terminal illnesses).

What it covers:

It’s for children who need extra support with:

• Care (like help with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, or eating).
• Mobility (like help getting around).

How much do you get?

It depends on how much help the child needs:

• Care component: Based on how much help the child needs with daily activities (low, middle, or high rates).
• Mobility component: Based on how much help they need getting around (low or high rate).