Search Print this page What is Child Disability Payment? Child Disability Payment has been introduced by Social Security Scotland, who are taking over responsibility for disability assistance payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people living in Scotland. Child Disability Payment will eventually replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children living in Scotland aged 3 months to 18 years old. Can I get Child Disability Payment? Social Security Scotland began accepting new applications for Child Disability Payment across all areas of Scotland from 22 November 2021. Social Security Scotland will begin to transfer children and young people who are already in receipt of DLA to Child Disability Payment later in 2021. Social Security Scotland have said that there will be no need for these children and young people to re-apply or undergo a face-to-face assessment. What’s the difference between Child Disability Payment and DLA? Children in Scotland who are awarded Child Disability Payment will remain entitled to this allowance up to the age of 18. This is unlike the rest of the UK, where child DLA stops at 16, and children are then invited to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Following this change in age criteria, children receiving DLA in Scotland currently approaching their 16th birthday will no longer be invited to apply for PIP. They will stay on DLA until Social Security Scotland transfers them on to Child Disability Payment, or they choose to apply for Adult Disability Payment instead (once Social Security Scotland starts delivering this). Read an update on disability assistance payments in Scotland How much can I receive? Child Disability Payment is made up of two parts called ‘components’ - the ‘care component’ and the ‘mobility component’. Each component is paid at different rates. Child Disability Payment rates (as of July 2021) Care component How much (weekly) Higher rate £89.60 Middle rate £60.00 Lower rate £23.70 Mobility component How much (weekly) Higher rate £62.55 Lower rate £23.70 How to claim Child Disability Payment You can make a new claim for Child Disability Payment by contacting Social Security Scotland directly: Telephone Call: 0800 182 2222 Website Go to: mygov.scot/browse/benefits Child Disability Payment and the Motability Scheme In Scotland the Motability Scheme works through the Government’s Accessible Vehicles and Equipment scheme . So if you are in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Child Disability Payment, and have at least 12 months remaining on your award, you can apply to lease a car, scooter, powered wheelchair or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) through the Motability Scheme. Find out how the Scheme works Check your eligibility How the Scheme works Send me Scheme information 0 seconds of 1 minute, 39 seconds How the Motability Scheme works Watch our quick animation to see how the Motability Scheme works in three simple steps. Related FAQs View more I live in Scotland and will shortly turn 16, what allowance do I need to apply for? What is Child Disability Payment? What is the Armed Forces Independence Payment? Can one household have two customers who are both on the Motability Scheme? What age can I first receive the mobility allowance? How do I apply to the Motability Scheme to lease a vehicle? Can any other allowance be used with the Motability Scheme? What is the Higher Rate Mobility Component? General About us Terms Online account The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered Charity. Motability Operations Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 735390. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information. YouTube Spotify Twitter Facebook This website uses cookies to analyse our traffic so that we can provide you with the best user experience. We share information about your use of the site with our social media advertising and analytic partners. To find out more please see our Cookies Policy. By continuing to browse on the website you are agreeing to our Cookies Policy. Close this message