Child Disability Payment Scotland - Can I get Child Disability Payment?

To be entitled to Child Disability Payment, you need to meet the following conditions:

• Be the child's parent or guardian, or be looking after a child who does not live with a parent or guardian
• If the child is terminally ill , anyone can make an application. The person applying must tell child's parent or guardian they are doing so and get their consent.

The child needs to meet the following conditions:

• Be under 16 - children who started getting Child Disability Payment before the age of 16 can choose to carry on getting it until they turn 18
• Be living in Scotland
• Not be subject to immigration control.

The child must also have needs relating to a disability or health condition (including mental health conditions). It is not necessary for them to have a confirmed diagnosis.