Scotland
Child Disability Payment (CDP)
Last verified: 4 October 2026. We check the official source every night. How we verify.
A Scottish benefit replacing Disability Living Allowance for children who live in Scotland.
How much you could get
The amount depends on your circumstances. We do not publish a figure unless it is tied to a tax year and an official source.
Check the current amount on the official page.
Who can claim
The child usually needs to live in Scotland, be under 16, and need extra care or have mobility needs because of a disability or health condition.
Eligibility conditions
These are the structured conditions Benefit Badger uses in the eligibility check. They are a guide, not a decision.
- You live in the UK.
- You live in Scotland.
- You are responsible for a child.
- You have a child under 16.
- A child has a disability or long-term health condition.
Check if Child Disability Payment may apply to you
It usually takes about 5 minutes. You do not need to create an account. This is guidance, not a government decision.
When it may not apply
This payment is for children living in Scotland. Families elsewhere in the UK should look at Disability Living Allowance for children.
Where you live
Child Disability Payment applies in Scotland.
If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, see Disability Living Allowance for children.
Browse benefits in Scotland, or the A–Z list.
How to claim
- Apply on mygov.scot. Child Disability Payment is the Scottish replacement for DLA for children. Do not send a DLA pack if the child lives in Scotland. Official page
- Explain care and mobility compared with other children the same age. Social Security Scotland’s form is built around a typical day and night, not a diagnosis checklist.
- Upload or post the evidence they list. The official page says what helps. You should not pay a third party for a government form.
- Use redetermination if you disagree. The decision letter explains how to ask Social Security Scotland to look again before an appeal.
Official sources
- Child Disability Payment — mygov.scot (primary source)
Related benefits
- Adult Disability Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Blue Badge
- Disability Living Allowance for children
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance
See all disability and health benefits.
Source: Social Security Scotland. This page is guidance from an independent service, not a government decision. Only the relevant government department can confirm eligibility and make a payment.
Check if this may apply to you
It usually takes about 5 minutes. You do not need to create an account. This is guidance, not a government decision.