# What is Child Disability Payment in Scotland?

> Quick answer · Last updated 22 August 2026

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## In short

Child Disability Payment is Scotland’s extra-costs benefit for under-16s who need much more care or help getting about than other children the same age. 2026/27 cash rates match DLA: care £30.30 / £76.70 / £114.60 a week and mobility £30.30 or £80. Apply to Social Security Scotland, not DWP.

A diagnosis is not required. Claim at https://www.mygov.scot/child-disability-payment. Middle or highest care can unlock Carer Support Payment. Higher-rate mobility can unlock Motability, vehicle tax exemption and a Blue Badge.

If the child lives in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, claim DLA instead. Autism-specific stack: [benefits for autistic children](/benefits-tax/benefits-for-autistic-children-uk/). Guide: [Child Disability Payment](/benefits-tax/child-disability-payment-explained/).

## Related

- [Child Disability Payment explained](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/child-disability-payment-explained/)
- [Benefits for autistic children](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/benefits-for-autistic-children-uk/)
- [DLA for children](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/dla-for-children-explained/)

## Primary source

mygov.scot/child-disability-payment

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